Manchester City cruise past Norwich as Floyd Samba stars
Phil Foden's England recall is delayed after his slow start and derby red card, while Thomas Tuchel has recalled Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have enquired about City-bound Cavan Sullivan, but the 16-year-old remains committed to joining Manchester City when he becomes eligible in 2027.
Floyd Samba’s 'mind-blowing' two-goal debut in Manchester City’s 5-0 win over Norwich drew praise, but Chris Sutton warned the 17-year-old that opportunities at City may be 'few and far between'.
City Football Group blocked Sverre Nypan's likely move to Heerenveen, with the 19-year-old instead joining Lommel as Dutch clubs voiced frustration over the intervention.
Phil Foden is suspended for Sunderland after his derby red card, while Jeremy Doku is a doubt but 'quite close' to returning. Sunderland are without Romaine Mundle, Habib Diarra and Reinildo Mandava.
Floyd Samba struck twice on his debut as Manchester City swept Norwich aside 5-0 in the Carabao Cup. Allan, Rayan Cherki and Ryan McAidoo also scored to set up a last-16 tie with Brighton.
Allan Elias marked his Manchester City debut with a superb solo goal in the 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich, cutting in from the left and beating several defenders before finishing powerfully.
Floyd Samba said Enzo Maresca told him on Tuesday he could play as a No. 9 before his two-goal debut in Manchester City’s 5-0 win over Norwich, with Haaland rested and Brighton next.
Enzo Maresca welcomed Manchester City’s sixth straight win, 5-0 over Norwich, but said his focus is on Sunderland next. He is refusing to get carried away by the perfect start.
Erling Haaland was left out as Enzo Maresca made 10 changes for Norwich. Geronimo Rulli, Allan and Floyd Samba made full Manchester City debuts, with Rayan Cherki the only player kept from the derby.
Floyd Samba called his two-goal Manchester City debut against Norwich 'mind-blowing' and said he has a 'big career' ahead. Maresca praised his display after using him as a makeshift No. 9.
Manchester City opened their Carabao Cup defence with a routine 5-0 win over Norwich. Floyd Samba scored twice on debut, Allan added a goal and assist, and Brighton await in round four.
Gianluigi Donnarumma says Enzo Maresca has created a 'wonderful atmosphere' at City after an 'incredibly tough' summer with Italy missing the World Cup again.
Jeremy Doku is 'very close' and could return against Sunderland, while Enzo Maresca calls Sunday City's toughest game yet and warns they must be at 100%.
Enzo Maresca says succeeding Pep Guardiola is a privilege, not an intimidation, as City make a six-win start and prepare for what he calls their toughest test against Sunderland.
