🔥Sky blues pull off comeback: City struggle but turn it around at Swansea | OneFootball

Manchester City FC secured a spot in the next round of the EFL Cup after defeating Swansea City 1-3 at the Liberty Stadium. Despite the victory, Pep Guardiola’s team had to work harder than expected, coming from behind after an early goal to ensure their place in the quarter-finals.

Swansea, from the Championship, surprised the favorites with an excellent first-half performance. Gonçalo Franco opened the scoring for the home side in the 12th minute, sending the crowd in Wales into a frenzy and putting City’s defense under pressure. However, the joy was short-lived, as Belgian Jérémy Doku leveled the score in the 39th minute, making it 1-1 at halftime.

In the second half, City’s individual quality made the difference. Omar Marmoush scored the go-ahead goal in the 77th minute, and with the match under control, Rayan Cherki sealed the victory with the 1-3 in the 90'+3, ensuring City’s qualification.

Guardiola’s team advances in the League Cup, a tournament where they seek redemption after their recent Premier League defeat. Swansea, meanwhile, bids farewell to the competition with their heads held high, having troubled one of the giants of English football.

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