Man City no let shock happen for Wales as dem come from one goal down beat Championship side Swansea 3-1 to secure quarter-final ticket for the EFL Cup. Swansea first draw blood through Goncalo Franco wey blast better strike enter net, but Jeremy Doku later equalize before halftime as him shot deflect enter goal.
For second half, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki finish work with sweet goals as Pep Guardiola side turn the game around. Swansea try show heart, but City experience and composure show for final minutes as dem take full control.
TPB VERDICT
Man City don qualify, but Pep Guardiola no go too smile with how him team play. This no be the sharp City wey fans sabi — dem still dey find their real identity this season.
To be honest, EFL Cup and FA Cup fit be their best chance to lift trophy this year if we look their Premier League and Champions League form.
Swansea go fit raise head high after this one. The Welsh side play with confidence and show say dem fit challenge for Championship playoff if dem continue like this. City sef bounce back from their Aston Villa loss, but dem still miss Erling Haaland presence upfront, and Rodri absence for midfield still dey show.
SWANSEA VS MAN CITY — HIGHLIGHTS
12th Min (Swansea 1-0 Man City): Goncalo Franco open scoring with one hot banger from edge of box — the shot no give Ortega any chance. Sweet goal!
39th Min (Swansea 1-1 Man City): Jeremy Doku equalize just before halftime after him dribble enter box, shoot ball wey deflect and enter net. Man City back in business!
77th Min (Swansea 1-2 Man City): Omar Marmoush put City ahead after collecting one sharp pass inside box, bury am calm-calm. Swansea don dey lose gas that time.
93rd Min (Swansea 1-3 Man City): Rayan Cherki seal the deal with clean finish to bottom corner after receiving pass from Josko Gvardiol. Ball sweet like honey — quarter-final secured.
MAN OF THE MATCH — RAYAN CHERKI
Na Cherki night be this. The 22-year-old don struggle with injury since him join City, but tonight e show why Pep sign am. One goal, one assist, four shots — Swansea defenders no fit hold am at all. Pure class!
SWANSEA VS MAN CITY — MATCH STATS
Possession: Swansea 24% — 76% Man City
Shots: Swansea 2 — 24 Man City
Shots on Target: Swansea 2 — 6 Man City
Corners: Swansea 3 — 8 Man City
Fouls: Swansea 7 — 8 Man City
WHAT NEXT?
Man City go return to Premier League action on Sunday as dem host Bournemouth — one of the surprise teams of the season. Swansea go travel face Charlton Athletic for Championship on Saturday as dem hope continue their fine league form.
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