After two games without a win, against Inter and Arsenal respectively, the Manchester City it reverted to… factory settings and won without difficulty 2-1 at home to Watford.
The score opened just in the 5th minute o Dokuwhile in the 38th minute he scored his maiden goal with the “citizens” shirt Mateus Nunesafter 1 year of presence in the club.
His team Pep Guardiola then hit the pace, the only thing the visitors managed was to reduce with Ince in the 86th minute, while many players were rested in view of the difficult game against Newcastle (28/9. 14:30), including Haaland.
At the same time the Chelsea prevailed 5-0 Barrow in “Stamford Bridge” with a big protagonist Enkukuwho scored a hat-trick (8′, 15′, 75′). Farman’s own goal in the 28th minute and Neto’s goal in the 48th minute were the other two goals for the “blues”.
In the other matches of the evening, Leicester City he needed them against the Walsalla team in England’s 4th division. Leicester eventually qualified on penalties, with Danny Ward to catch 3 penalties!
On the other hand, Aston Villa had an easier task, winning 2-1 away from home Wycombe with goals by Buendia in the 55′ and Duran in the 85′. The hosts simply reduced with Kone at 90’+5′.
The results of the night:
Walsall – Leicester City 0-0, 0-3 penalty kick
Chelsea – Barrow 5-0
(8′, 15′, 75′ Encuncu, 28′ Farman own goal, 48′ Neto)
Manchester City – Watford 2-1
(5′ Doku, Nunes 38′- 86′ Ins)
Wycombe v Aston Villa 1-2
(90’+5′ Kone – 55′ Buendia, 85′ Duran)
Source: Sport Fm
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