After four consecutive titles in the competition, Manchester City were eliminated in the English League Cup by losing in the round of 16 penalty shootout against West Ham
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With 65% ball possession and 25 shots, the Manchester City was higher than West Ham, but failed in the effectiveness against a London team that in the previous round had already defeated the other great Manchester club, the United, which he beat 1-0 in Old Trafford.
You have to go back to five years ago and one day, October 26, 2016, to find the previous defeat of the City on the League Cup. Then it was in Old Trafford against Manchester United Jose Mourinho (1-0), at this point in the tournament.
The West Ham It will therefore be one of the most fearsome formations of the quarterfinals, whose draw will take place on Saturday. The matches for that round are scheduled for December 21 and 22.
For the first time in five years, Manchester City are eliminated from the Carabao Cup!
Pep Guardiola’s side lose on penalties against West Ham…
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With this victory, West Ham confirms its good start to the season. In the Premier League he is fourth, within the ‘Champions zone’.
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