Manchester City have knocked Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup third round in a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Etihad on Wednesday.
City winger Riyad Mahrez broke the deadlock on 52 minutes with a well-taken free-kick, and forward Julian Alvarez doubled City’s lead shortly after when he converted a rebound from Mahrez’s shot.
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United States forward Christian Pulisic started and played the full match, with his best opportunity coming in the opening stages, although he failed to make the most of it as he mishit a rolling ball across the box.
The result means City’s search for their fifth Carabao Cup title in six seasons continues, while Chelsea, who were beaten in last year’s final against Liverpool, are sent crashing out in the third round.
