City and Arsenal win to book spots in League Cup quarter-finals | OneFootball

Three matches shook up Wednesday afternoon in the Round of 16 of the English League Cup. At the Swansea.com Stadium, Manchester City came from behind to defeat Swansea City 3-1. Doku, Marmoush, and Cherki scored for the Citizens, while Gonçalo Franco opened the scoring for the home team.

At the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal secured their place in the next round by defeating Brighton 2-0. Nwaneri and Saka found the net for the Gunners.

Tottenham, however, did not share the same fate as their rivals. The team was eliminated by Newcastle, who won 2-0 at St. James’ Park, with goals from Schar and Woltemade.

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Tournament Situation

With these results, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Newcastle join Brentford, Fulham, Cardiff, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea among the eight teams qualified for the quarterfinals of the competition.

The matchups for the next round will be determined by a draw later this Wednesday. The matches are scheduled for December 16 and 17.

Match Summaries

Swansea City 1 x 3 Manchester City

Swansea took the lead in the 11th minute of the first half, with a beautiful shot from Gonçalo Franco into the top corner. City equalized in the 38th minute through Doku.

In the second half, Marmoush turned the game around in the 76th minute, and Cherki, in stoppage time at 90+7, sealed the score for the visitors.

Arsenal 2 x 0 Brighton

The Gunners’ goals only came in the second half. Nwaneri opened the scoring in the 58th minute, and Saka extended the lead in the 76th, securing the qualification at home.

Newcastle 2 x 0 Tottenham

Schar put Newcastle ahead in the 24th minute of the first half. Early in the second half, in the 50th minute, Woltemade scored the second and confirmed the Magpies’ spot.

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