Southampton vs Man City final score, result (EFL Cup): a deserve lose for Man City

Southampton vs Man City Highlights

Pep Guardiola acknowledges that Manchester City were "not prepared" for Wednesday's EFL Cup quarterfinal match against Southampton and that Southampton won justly. In their matchup with a far inferior foe, his squad had many challenges. Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo scored goals for the Premier League's worst team to overcome undermanned City 2-0 at St Mary's Stadium.

For this result, Manchester City was eliminated from Carabao Cup while Southampton gained the ticket to go to the semi-final convincingly.

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Southampton vs Man City highlights

Southampton vs Man City Summary

Coach Pep Guardiola does not start Southampton against Man City with his strongest starting team because Man City will face MU this weekend. On the reserve list are just goalkeeper Ederson, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Erling Haaland.

When starting with the best players, the Southampton team's Carabao Cup ambitions are clear to see. The Saints were able to considerably outpace The Citizens in the early going thanks to that and the home field advantage.

Mara put Southampton ahead when the ball rolled for more than 20 minutes

Sekou Mara's goal for Southampton after 23 minutes gave them the lead after a few squandered chances. Lyanco retrieved the ball after a mishandled pass in Sergio Gomez's half and made a tight throw straight for Mara. Mara immediately made a close-range finish that Stefan Ortega was unable to stop.

Mousa Djenepo increased the home team's lead just five minutes later. Djenepo made a skillful finish from outside the penalty area after a few dribbles while observing goalie Ortega up high. The ball had a lovely trajectory before it went into The Citizens' goal.

Djenepo scored the winning goal for Southampton against Man City

2-0 was the final score after the opening period. When the game resumed because of this score, coach Pep Guardiola was compelled to make changes. In turn, Erling Haaland, Rodri, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, and Kevin de Bruyne were introduced.

Man City, though, was unable to overcome Southampton's well-organized defense system. Even failing to attempt a single shot at the goal of the host team, the visiting squad failed to move the ball.

Losing with a difference of 2 goals, The Citizens could not enter the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup 2022/23 like MU. Southampton was granted entry into the round of the final four teams. The Saints will face Newcastle, the squad that earlier overcame Leicester with a score of 2-0 in the quarterfinals, according to the draw results.

Southampton vs Man City final score

Goals

SOUTH- Sekou Mara 23’

SOUTH- Moussa Djenepo 28’

Southampton vs Man City confirmed lineups

Southampton XI (5-3-2): Bazunu; Djenepo, Lyanco, Ćaleta-Car, Salisu, Walker-Peters; Diallo, Lavia, Ward-Prowse; Mara, Armstrong

Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Ortega; Cancelo, Walker, Laporte, Gomez; Phillips, Gundogan, Foden; Palmer, Grealish, Alvarez

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