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Man City vs Watford LIVE: Carabao Cup result and final score after Doku and Nunes goals

Follow all the action from Etihad Stadium

Luke Baker
Tuesday 24 September 2024 17:09 EDT
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Watford in the EFL Cup.

City had something of a monopoly on this competition up until 2021, winning five out of six finals to that point and six in total between 2014 and 2021. It’s approaching four years since their last appearance in the final, however, so Pep Guardiola and his trophy-winning machine will no doubt be keen to find themselves in the latter stages of the Carabao Cup once more.

Standing in their way as their first challenge is Watford, with the Championship side eighth in their table after three wins from six so far. They have already knocked out MK Dons and Plymouth, but naturally face a mammoth challenge to go any further - even though City are likely to rotate heavily, following on from a huge tussle in an eventual 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the weekend.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Manchester City vs Watford

Ryan Porteous (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

24 September 2024 21:24

Manchester City vs Watford

Substitution, Watford. Pierre Dwomoh replaces Imrân Louza.

24 September 2024 21:24

Manchester City vs Watford

Attempt saved. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Savinho.

24 September 2024 21:23

Manchester City vs Watford

Attempt blocked. Savinho (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rico Lewis.

24 September 2024 21:21

Manchester City vs Watford

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

24 September 2024 21:18

Manchester City vs Watford

Substitution, Manchester City. Josko Gvardiol replaces Kaden Braithwaite because of an injury.

24 September 2024 21:17

Manchester City vs Watford

Substitution, Watford. Rocco Vata replaces Kwadwo Baah.

24 September 2024 21:17

Manchester City vs Watford

Substitution, Watford. Mattie Pollock replaces Festy Ebosele.

24 September 2024 21:17

Manchester City vs Watford

Delay in match because of an injury Kaden Braithwaite (Manchester City).

24 September 2024 21:16

Manchester City vs Watford

Substitution, Manchester City. Jacob Wright replaces Nico O'Reilly.

24 September 2024 21:14

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