The IndependentPep Guardiola calls Adebayo Akinfenwa ‘legend of English football’ after Man City thrash Wycombe
Guardiola’s Premier League champions thumped the League One side 6-1 at the Etihad Stadium
The IndependentPep Guardiola enjoyed seeing City’s young guns shine against Wycombe
The Carabao Cup holders romped to victory after going behind.
The IndependentMan City youngsters seize chance to shine in Carabao Cup win against Wycombe
<strong>Man City 6-1 Wycombe: </strong>Five teenagers – Conrad Egan-Riley, Finley Burns, Luke Mbete, Josh Wilson-Ebrand and Romeo Lavia – started for the Carabao Cup holders
Evening StandardMan City 6-1 Wycombe: Holders survive early scare to keep quest for fifth-straight Carabao Cup on track
Manchester City survived an early scare to keep their bid for an unprecedented fifth-straight Carabao Cup success on track with a thumping 6-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers. Brandon Hanlan’s effort put the League One side into a shock lead at the Etihad but the high-class quartet of Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden, Ferran Torres and Riyad Mahrez were all among the goals as the holders hit back in style to reach the fourth round. Cole Palmer’s first senior goal but the final flourish on what was eventually a comfortable night’s work for the Premier League champions.
