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Cityzens Begin Carabao Defense vs. Norwich
17 Sep
Summary
- Manchester City starts its Carabao Cup title defense against Norwich City.
- City aims for a repeat of last season's triumph, targeting a ninth cup.
- Norwich City faces a tough challenge, currently 14th in the Championship.
Manchester City embarks on its Carabao Cup title defense on Thursday, hosting Norwich City in the third round. This marks the start of City's pursuit for back-to-back titles in the competition. Last season, they secured their ninth trophy by defeating Arsenal in the final.
Under manager Enzo Maresca, City has enjoyed a flawless start to the competitive season, securing five consecutive wins across the Premier League and Champions League. This favorable fixture against Norwich, who are currently 14th in the EFL Championship, is anticipated to be a straightforward progression for the defending champions.
Norwich's defensive frailties, having conceded 13 goals in the league and yet to keep a clean sheet this season, pose significant concerns ahead of their trip to the Etihad. City, meanwhile, possesses the squad depth to rotate players while still maintaining a dominant performance against their second-tier opponents.
Manchester City will be without Phil Foden due to a three-match suspension following his red card in the Manchester derby. Jérémy Doku is nearing a return but is unlikely to start. The match is scheduled for Thursday, September 17, at the Etihad Stadium, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. BST.
