Manchester City and Chelsea Advance to the Last 16 in the English League Cup

Results and Highlights

Manchester City and Chelsea qualified for the last 16 of the English Football League Cup, on Tuesday evening.

Manchester City qualified after beating Watford 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City’s Victory

City took a two-goal lead in the first half, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunez in the 5th and 38th minutes.

Tom Ince reduced the deficit, scoring Watford’s only goal in the 86th minute.

Manchester City advanced to face Leicester City, who narrowly beat Walsall on penalties 3-0 after a goalless draw in a match held at the same time.

Chelsea’s Dominant Win

Chelsea advanced after a crushing 5-0 win over Barrow in a match in which French striker Christopher Nkunku shone.

Nkunku scored a hat-trick in the 8th, 15th, and 75th minutes, while his teammate Pedro Neto added a goal in the 48th minute.

The London team also benefited from an own goal scored by Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman in the 28th minute.

Next Round Draw

Chelsea await a tough test in the next round when they face their London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur, who qualified by beating Coventry City 2-1.

Aston Villa qualified by defeating its host, Wycombe Wanderers, with a score of 1-2.

Aston Villa’s Victory

Aston Villa took a two-goal lead through Emi Buendia and John Doran from the penalty spot in the 55th and 85th minutes, while Richard Kone scored the home side’s only goal in the 95th minute.

Aston Villa await the winner of Arsenal’s match against Bolton Wanderers, scheduled for Wednesday evening, in the round of 16.

Conclusion

The English League Cup has entered its next stage, and Manchester City and Chelsea are among the teams that have advanced to the last 16. Manchester City came from behind to beat Watford 2-1, while Chelsea dominated Barrow with a 5-0 win. The next round promises to be exciting, with Chelsea facing Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa awaiting the winner of Arsenal’s match against Bolton Wanderers.

FAQs

Q: Who qualified for the last 16 of the English League Cup?
A: Manchester City and Chelsea.

Q: Who did Manchester City beat in the English League Cup?
A: Manchester City beat Watford 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.

Q: Who did Chelsea beat in the English League Cup?
A: Chelsea beat Barrow 5-0.

Q: Who will Chelsea face in the next round?
A: Chelsea will face Tottenham Hotspur in the next round.

Q: Who will Aston Villa face in the next round?
A: Aston Villa will face the winner of Arsenal’s match against Bolton Wanderers.