Manchester City leads Norwich City while Floyd Samba scores on debut

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Manchester City leads Norwich City while Floyd Samba scores on debut
Summary

Manchester City is in control against Norwich City in the EFL Cup third round at the Etihad, leading 2-0 at halftime. Floyd Samba, making his full senior debut, scored the opening goal with a header in the 29th minute. Rayan Cherki doubled City’s lead shortly after, contributing to the team's dominance. Manchester City aims to progress to the fourth round as they display strong performances from their academy products.

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  • Manchester City leads Norwich City 2-0 at halftime.
  • Floyd Samba scores on his full senior debut.
  • Rayan Cherki adds a second goal for City.
  • Match is part of the EFL Cup third round.
  • City looks to advance to the next round.
Latest Updates
  • 9:26 PMESPN SoccerSamba, 17, nets twice in winning Man City debut
  • 9:20 PMYahoo SportsMan City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup
  • 9:05 PMYahoo SportsSamba overjoyed after 'mind-blowing' debut
  • 8:33 PMYahoo SportsSamba shines on debut as Man City hammer Norwich in League Cup
  • 8:33 PMThe Guardian SportFloyd Samba’s debut double lifts Manchester City to Carabao Cup win over Norwich
  • 7:14 PMYahoo Sports🏭 Man City pipeline at it again amid dream debut for Floyd Samba
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Teenager Floyd Samba scored twice in his first-team debut to help Manchester City beat second-division Norwich 5-0 in the English League Cup on Thursday. Allan, a 22-year-old Brazilian forward, also marked his first City game with a goal, netting early in the second half as Enzo Maresca's team advanced to a fourth-round matchup against Brighton. Rayan Cherki, the only City player who retained his place in the starting lineup from Sunday’s Manchester derby against United, also scored.

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Floyd Samba lit up this tie up with a debut that will have the 17-year-old grinning for a while as it featured a superb goal in each half that ensured Manchester City advanced to face Brighton in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup. Samba has an older brother by a year, Tyrone, who is also in the academy, their father being Christopher, the former Blackburn and Queens Park Rangers defender. Continue reading...

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Teenager Floyd Samba stole the limelight with two debut goals as Manchester City eased into the League Cup fourth round with a 5-0 home victory over Norwich on Thursday. The 17-year-old son of former Blackburn defender Christopher also had a hand in a Rayan Cherki strike as the much-changed holders thrashed the weakened second-tier side at the Etihad Stadium.

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