McAtee nicks the ball off the goalkeeper as Watford try to pass around the back. He pulls it back for Grealish, who feeds Doku on the edge of the area. One touch to shift onto his right and then a calm finish into the corner.

Just 49 hours separated the end of City's frantic 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal on Sunday and kickoff against the Hornets, resulting in Pep Guardiola making nine changes to his starting lineup - most notably handing 16-year-old defender Kaden Braithwaite his senior debut.

Matheus Nunes scored his first goal for Manchester City in their 2-1 League Cup victory over Watford. The match saw early goals from Jeremy Doku and Nunes, while Tom Ince pulled one back for Watford.

Matheus Nunes scored his first Manchester City goal in his 34th appearance as the hosts eased to a 2-1 victory over second-tier Watford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday. Jeremy Doku slotted in City's opener after five minutes and Nunes produced a clinical finish in the 38th minute to put Pep Guardiola's side in control at The Etihad.

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Eight-time winners City avoided being dragged in to a penalty shootout though despite some late Watford pressure.

Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea defeated Barrow 5-0 to advance in the League Cup. Manchester City overcame Watford 2-1 despite key injuries. Aston Villa and Leicester also progressed,

Manchester City escaped a nervy finale to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 2-1 victory over Watford. First-half goals from Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes were enough to see Pep Guardiola ’s side through at the Eithad.

City manager Pep Guardiola won the League Cup four straight years with City from 2018, but said he isn’t going to take it seriously this season.