This Wednesday, the Manchester City tied with the West Ham United in normal time, without goals, for the round of 16 of the English League Cup, at the Olympic Stadium in London. In terms of maximum penalties, Pep Guardiola’s team lost 5-3.
With the defeat, the Citizens are eliminated from the competition. West Ham’s quarter-final opponent has yet to be defined.
City returns to the field on Saturday, at 11:00 am (GMT), when it receives Crystal Palace for the English Championship. West Ham, on the other hand, will face Aston Villa, away from home, on Sunday, at 1:30 pm.
The game – The first half was very disputed and, despite dominating possession of the ball, Pep Guardiola’s team did not take much danger to the opposing goal. The team led by David Moyes knew how to defend itself and made the duel difficult for the visitors.
The complementary stage started balanced, but as the match progressed, City managed to create opportunities to balance the net. West Ham, in turn, also submitted and took danger.
On penalties, Noble, Bowen, Dawson, Cresswell and Benrahma converted West Ham’s shots. On City’s side, Cancelo, Gabriel Jesus and Grealish did, but Foden missed the first shot. Thus, the home team won 5 to 3.
Preston x Liverpool
Also this Wednesday, the Liverpool beat Preston North End, away from home, by 2-0, and advanced in the competition.
Takumi Minamino, at 17 minutes of the 2nd time, made the first at Deepdale Stadium. Divock Origi, at 39, scored the ultimate goal.
You Reds return to the lawns on Saturday, at 11:00 am (GMT), when they face Brighton, in Anfield, for the Premier League. Preston, on the other hand, receives Luton Town, at the same time, for the English second division.
Check out other results of the English League Cup this Wednesday:
Burnley 0 x 1 Tottenham
Stoke 1 x 2 Brentford
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