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See summary Southampton vs Manchester City in the English League Cup | Other Soccer Leagues

Manchester City was surprised against Southampton, a 2-0 defeat that left them out of the League Cup, where the place in the semifinals was in dispute.

Surprise for Manchester City in the first minutes, not finding the way to attack and feeling uncomfortable on the field. A bad start by Ortega generated a series of errors on both sides, the ball went to the center and Mara finished off to put Southampton ahead, at minute 22.

The Citizens received another blow, with the second from Southampton. Djenepo’s mid-distance shot, hanging Rico on the way, scoring a great goal at minute 28. Guardiola’s concern, to avoid an elimination that would harm the honor of his team, while the locals endured with a medium block and being patient, to retake the ball.

The second half came with a great action by Julián Álvarez, he went through the floor and finished off, despite having space to advance, he managed a shot that was deflected from Bazunu’s goal. The locals found peace of mind, with the passing of the minutes and the inaccuracy of Manchester City in the attack sector.

Defeat for the citizens, who are eliminated from the League Cup, where Southampton will face Nottingham Forest.

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