Manchester City football players were eliminated in the round of 16 of the English League Cup, when in Wednesday’s match in St. James’ Park lost to last year’s finalist Newcastle United 0:1. Other representatives of the Premier League, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool secured a place in the round of 16.
Alexander Isak decided Newcastle’s progress in the 53rd minute. In the ongoing season, the “Magpies” were the first to beat Pep Guardiola’s team, which in nine duels in all competitions had never lost in regular time. Both teams started in significantly changed basic lineups. Slovakian goalkeeper Martin Dúbravke did not feature in Newcastle’s squad. Nick Pope was between the three posts, Loris Karius on the bench. In the next round, Newcastle will meet Manchester United in a repeat of last season’s final.
Chelsea advanced over Brighton 1:0, Arsenal beat Brentford 1:0 in the next match of the first league. West Ham struggled against third-division Lincoln, but eventually won 1-0. Liverpool was losing to the second league leader Leicester 0:1, but turned around to 3:1. Everton won over Aston Villa 2:1. Slovak goalkeeper Marek Rodák caught the progress of Fulham over Norwich 2:1.
2023-09-28 05:06:21
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