Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Watford in the EFL Cup.
City had something of a monopoly on this competition up until 2021, winning five out of six finals to that point and six in total between 2014 and 2021. It’s approaching four years since their last appearance in the final, however, so Pep Guardiola and his trophy-winning machine will no doubt be keen to find themselves in the latter stages of the Carabao Cup once more.
Standing in their way as their first challenge is Watford, with the Championship side eighth in their table after three wins from six so far. They have already knocked out MK Dons and Plymouth, but naturally face a mammoth challenge to go any further – even though City are likely to rotate heavily, following on from a huge tussle in an eventual 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the weekend.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Manchester City vs Watford
Attempt missed. Imrân Louza (Watford) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
Manchester City vs Watford
Corner, Watford. Conceded by Rico Lewis.
Manchester City vs Watford
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Angelo Ogbonna.
Manchester City vs Watford
Substitution, Watford. Giorgi Chakvetadze replaces Vakoun Bayo.
Manchester City vs Watford
Substitution, Watford. Tom Dele-Bashiru replaces Yasser Larouci.
Manchester City vs Watford
Foul by Jack Grealish (Manchester City).
Manchester City vs Watford
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Angelo Ogbonna.
Manchester City vs Watford
Attempt blocked. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Grealish.
Manchester City vs Watford
Attempt blocked. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by James McAtee with a through ball.
Manchester City vs Watford
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Yasser Larouci.
