Manchester City no too play their best ball but still waka comot with 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town for EFL Cup third round.
City dominate possession from start, but na Phil Foden wey break the deadlock with wicked strike. Huddersfield no even register single shot on target as dem just dey defend deep. For second half, City still hold ball, and na Savinho wey seal the win with thunder shot under bar.
TPB Verdict
City play safe, collect win sharp. Dem take 17 shots but only create around 1.17 xG, show say na individual brilliance win this match. Pep go still want more sharpness, but job done.
Huddersfield try defend with heart but no fit stop City class.
Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City Highlights
Phil Foden goal (19’)
Foden collect ball outside box, do one-two with Divine Mukasa, then release powerful low drive wey beat Nicholls.
Savinho goal (74’)
Ball land for Foden, instead of shoot, e give am to Savinho. The Brazilian smash am under crossbar — pure rocket!
Man of the Match – Phil Foden
Foden na the star. Him first goal na beauty, plus e assist Savinho for the second. He create three chances, win duels, and carry City attack for the night.
Match Stats
- Possession: Huddersfield 25% – 75% Man City
- Shots: Huddersfield 5 – 17 Man City
- Shots on Target: Huddersfield 0 – 7 Man City
- Corners: Huddersfield 1 – 5 Man City
- Fouls: Huddersfield 6 – 8 Man City
What Next?
Huddersfield go shift focus back to League One when dem jam Exeter City for weekend.
Man City go host Burnley for Premier League, Pep boys go wan bounce back well after Arsenal equaliser pain last time.
