After the 9-0 humiliating defeat at Kings Power Stadium, Southampton traveled to the City of Manchester to face the holder of the Carabao Cup Manchester City who are arguably the best team in all of the English top tier, their task was cut out for them even before the match began, damage control, damage limitation.
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It took just 20 minutes for the Cityzens to break them down with Nicholas Otamendi rising highest to meet a delightful David Silva’s cross and header to nod home for the first goal.
Sergio Aguero made it 2-0 before the break with his 11th goal of the season, finding space six yards out to turn in Kyle Walker’s pull-back.
The Argentine got his second and the team’s third when he connected with a Riyad Mahrez pass to leave Saints goalkeeper, Alex McCarthy helpless as the striker deceived a low one through his legs for City’s number 9’s 11th goal of the season in all competitions.
Jack Stephens pulled one back for the visitors before the end for a consolation to the traveling fans who were chanting ‘we’ve had a shot.’
City are now poised to defend the Carabao cup. They’ve won in the last two seasons as they hope for a favourable draw, not that they need the favour.