Manchester City’s unbeaten run in League Cup ties, dating back to 26 October 2016, continues. The victors of the past three seasons’ competitions are through to meet Burnley in round four courtesy of Phil Foden’s second of the season. The 20-year-old is making an ideal start in his bid to fill the vacuum left by David Silva, this performance one of vision and end product.
Guardiola gave Ferran Torres, Zac Steffen, Liam Delap, and Adrián Bernabé full debuts in an XI that contained only Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Rodri from Monday’s victory at Wolves. Jason Tindall’s Bournemouth team arrived aiming to extend their unbeaten start, having a win and two draws from their opening three games, and by the break could be proud of their display.