Carabao Cup Result: Southampton vs Manchester City 2-0

Manchester City steps must stop at the 2022/2023 Carabao Cup. Citizen surrendered to Southampton in the quarter-finals.

Southampton managed to frustrate Man City with a score of 2-0 at Saint Mary Stadium. The two goals were created in the first half.

Sekou Mara first broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute. Then it was Moussa Djenepo soaring kick which tore the visitors' nets in the 28th minute.

With this result, Southampton followed three other teams who reached the semifinals. They are Manchester United, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.

The first 15 minutes didn't go smoothly for Man City. Despite such dominant possession, Man City couldn't create any chances at all.

It's different for Southampton. Minimal possession of the ball was rewarded by maximizing every available opportunity to threaten and score goals.

Finally, Southampton could score first in the 23rd minute. Sekou Mara took advantage of a very good cross from his partner. The process of this attack began when Sergio Gomez.

The hosts doubled their advantage in the 28th minute. Moussa Djenepo cleverly lobbed when he saw goalkeeper Stefan Ortega get a little ahead of his area.

Man City was unable to create a shot on target in an attempt to catch up. A total of three shots belonging to Pep children lost to six shots from Southampton.

Man City immediately took proactive action after the break between rounds. Three substitutions were made. There was also Erling Haaland turn who was introduced ten minutes later.

The change had an immediate impact. Man City had a chance in the 47th minute through Julian Alvarez kick. The kick turned out to be just off the mark.

Man City game is livelier with the inclusion of Kevin de Bruyne. In a short time, he managed to create a number of attacks for Man City.

The opportunity came again in the 78th minute. This time Alvarez shot was on target, as well as Man City first shot on target in this match. Unfortunately, his shot was stopped by goalkeeper Bazunu.

Apart from that, Man City did not make any other threats. Southampton, who already had a two-goal lead, had no intention of adding more goals with a focus on defending.

Southampton (3-1-4-2): Gavin Bazunu; Duje Caleta-Car, Lyanco, Mohammed Salisu; Romeo Lavia (71’); James Ward-Prowse, Ibrahim Diallo, Kyle Walker-Peters; Seconds: Adam Armstrong (Mislav Orsic 83’).

Coach: Nathan Jones

Manchester City (4-3-3): Stefan Ortega; Joao Cancelo, Kyle Walker (Manuel Akanji 46'), Aymeric Laporte, Sergio Gomez (Nathan Ake 46'); Cole Palmer (Kevin de Bruyne 46'), Kalvin Phillips (Rodri 63'), Ilkay Gundogan; Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, Jack Grealish (Erling Haaland 56').

Coach: Josep Guardiola