Pep Guardiola’s team suffers from injuries, concedes two goals before 30 minutes, scores against Matheus Nunes at the end of the first half, but they lose 2-1 and say goodbye to the Carabao Cup.
how was it
With the calendar tight with important Premier League and Champions League games before the November international break, Pep Guardiola he made six changes to the starting line. Ortega Moreno, Stones, AgainMac Aite, Gundogan and O’Reilly instead of Ederson, Gvardiol, Dias, Kovacic, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland.
At the last minute though, City had to change teams even before the final whistle. Akanji suffered an injury during the warm-up and was replaced by the Portuguese Rúben Dias. And on a cold night in London, at 12ºC, Tottenham started hot. After four minutes, in a quick counter, Kulusevski made a great deep pass to Timo Werner. The German midfielder didn’t hesitate, he got his footing immediately and didn’t give Stefan Ortega a chance. Scoreboard open at Tottenham Stadium, for home fans to celebrate.
In the 12th minute, the Italian Udogie replaced the Dutchman Van de Ven, Spurs number 37, after he had a problem with his knee. Soon after, wrong pass from Gundoganstill in the defensive area, Tottenham almost increased the score, but Timo Werner’s finish was weak, making it easier for Stefan Ortega to save. At 20, another chance for the home team, in a rehearsed corner. Kulusevski’s shot, however, rose high, with no danger to City’s goal.
Better on the pitch, Tottenham’s second goal didn’t take long to come. At 25, again in a well-worked game after a corner, Kulusevski rolled the ball at the edge of the area to Pape Sarr, who hit the ball very well in the corner. Stefan Ortega even tried, but could do nothing to prevent a beautiful goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Two to nil for the hosts, against City who even had the ball, but who did not threaten Guglielmo Vicario’s goalkeeper much.
At 30 minutes, the team’s first shot Pep Guardiolafrom a free kick by Ilkay Gundoganthat went over the diagonal. Six minutes later, almost Manchester City’s first goal. Rick Lewis invaded the area, lined up on the line and passed to Phil Foden, but number 47’s shot was blocked by the home team’s line. Next, Savinholooking for his first goal in a City shirt, received the ball at the edge of the box and attempted a shot that was placed with his left foot, but the shot went to the right of the Spurs goal.
Growing in production at the end of the 1st half, City almost scored with Phil Foden. Shirt number 47 got a great ball through elevation, oh Matheus Nunesand he hit the first time, but the ball went up a little more than it should have. Soon after, the same Foden had another chance with a free kick from the edge of the area. However, the left-wing shot went wide of goalkeeper Vicario’s target.
And after demanding so much, City took the opportunity to turn off the lights in the first leg. Savinho started towards the marking, pedaled and crossed as far as possible. Matheus Nuneswho shot the first time, into the net goal of Tottenham, in the last shot of the first stage in London!
second half
As soon as the final phase began, City continued to press Tottenham. Gardaiola he made two substitutions at half-time, with Kovacic and Gvardiol coming into the starting positions. Gundogan and Ruben Dias. In the 48th minute, there was a narrow draw at the Tottenham Stadium. Savinho he found it outside the area, took a chance with his left foot, but put it away, to the horror of the Spurs fans.
In the 51st minute, Spurs had a chance to kill the game. Timo Werner shot alone in our defence, charged and came face to face with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega. The German had time to look and think, but he finished wide, frustrating the fans who were practically celebrating Tottenham’s third goal. Exposed on the pitch, City were threatened again in the 54th minute, but Ortega saved a difficult shot to the left from Kulusevski.
Feeling the need to refresh the team, Gardaiola send Bernardo Silva on the field in the 57th minute, replacing Phil Foden. However, a bucket of cold water soon followed. Brazil Savinhoone of the highlights at the Tottenham Stadium, he suffered an injury after a baseline play and had to be substituted Jacob Wrightfrom the club’s youth categories. Crying a lot, Savinho He was transported on a stretcher and will be evaluated by the City medical department to determine the severity of the injury.
At 68 minutes, Jacob Wright almost scored a great goal in London. Bernardo Silva stole the ball and found the number 56 well placed. Wright dominated and put it neatly into the corner, but the ball stubbornly went to goalkeeper Vicario on the left. Ten minutes later, the pair again Bernardo and Jacob came into danger. The Portuguese took a rebound inside the area and went into confusion, but Wright’s shot went wide, which could have been City’s equalizer in London.
And in an open game with plenty of scoring opportunities, Spurs once again wasted the chance to seal their qualification for the League Cup quarter-finals in the 82nd minute. Gvardiol hit, John Stones he didn’t reach it and Brazilian Richarlison came face to face with Stefan Ortega, who closed the angle and saved Tottenham’s third goal at that moment.
Shortly after, O’Reilly almost leveled the game for Manchester City. In a corner kick, Vicario did poorly and the ball fell to O’Reilly, who hit it firmly at first, but Bissouma was there to save on the line and keep the score 2-2. In the six minutes of stoppage time, City even tried, finishing dangerously through a Jacob Wrightbut it was not enough to prevent defeat and elimination in the League Cup.
how is it
With the goalkeeper, City said goodbye to the FA Cup in the round of 16. The calendar remains busy, however, with Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League disputes in 2024/25.
the next game
On Saturday, City begin the month of November, with a trip to the South West of England to face Bournemouth, in a game that will be valid for the 10th round of the Premier League. The Blues are leading the English league with 23 points from nine games, while our next opponents are currently in 11th place, with 12 points from nine games.
lineups
TOTTENHAM: Vicario, Grey, Romero, Van de Ven, Dragusin, Sarr, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke and Werner.
Reserves: Forster, Porro, Davies, Udogie, Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison, Moore and Richarlison.
City: Ortega Moreno, Lewis, StonesGod, Again, Gundogan (C), McAtee, O’Reilly, SavinhoNunes and Foden.
Reserves: Ederson, Kovacic, Haaland, BernardoGvardiol, Wright, Simpson-Pusey and Alfa-Ruprecht.
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Y, Foden, Savinho, Matheus Nunes, and Timo Werner.
Reserves: Ederson, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Jacob Wright, and others.
This match was a tough battle for Manchester City, who fought valiantly but ultimately fell short against Tottenham in a tightly contested encounter in the League Cup. Despite some promising moments, including late attempts to equalize, they were unable to break through Tottenham’s defense when it mattered most.
City will be looking to bounce back quickly in their next match against Bournemouth as they continue their pursuit of success in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League throughout the busy season ahead.