Manchester City leads Norwich City while Floyd Samba scores on debut
16 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Another attacking option revealed itself for Manchester City against Norwich City
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — 'Hopefully we can give him more chances' - Maresca impressed by Samba
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Floyd Samba makes history with brace on City debut
- 11:55 PMESPN Soccer — Man City's Samba, 17: Debut brace 'mind-blowing'
- 10:00 PMBBC News — 'Just the beginning' - Samba, 17, steals Man City show - BBC
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Floyd Samba makes career prediction after ‘mind-blowing’ Man City debut
- 9:26 PMESPN Soccer — Samba, 17, nets twice in winning Man City debut
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Man City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup
"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.
"Floyd Samba's scintillating first-team debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium on Thursday. The youngster joined Manchester City's academy at under-nine level and he really started to make a name for himself last term. Samba scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in an eye-catching first full season with the under-18s, including curling home a stunning free-kick to help City win the FA Youth Cup final against rivals Manchester United in May.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 9:45 PMAnother attacking option revealed itself for Manchester City against Norwich City
Floyd Samba was the star of the show as Manchester City beat Norwich City 5-0 to cruise into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Samba made his City first-team debut and bagged a brace in a spectacul...
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:07 AM'Hopefully we can give him more chances' - Maresca impressed by Samba
Floyd Samba's scintillating first-team debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium on Thursday. The youngster joined Manchester City's academy at under-nine level and he really started to make a name for himself last term. Samba scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in an eye-catching first full season with the under-18s, including curling home a stunning free-kick to help City win the FA Youth Cup final against rivals Manchester United in May.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 10:40 AMFloyd Samba makes history with brace on City debut
Floyd Samba became the youngest Manchester City player this century to score a brace after netting twice on his senior debut in Thursday’s 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich.The 17-year-old headed the...
- ESPN SoccerSep 17, 2026, 11:55 PMMan City's Samba, 17: Debut brace 'mind-blowing'
Teenager Floyd Samba said his debut was "mind-blowing" after his stunning two-goal display in Manchester City's 5-0 thrashing of Norwich.
- BBC NewsSep 17, 2026, 10:00 PM'Just the beginning' - Samba, 17, steals Man City show - BBC
Floyd Samba's scintillating debut stole the show at Etihad Stadium but also took the headlines away from another high-profile teenager in Manchester.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:30 PMFloyd Samba makes career prediction after ‘mind-blowing’ Man City debut
Samba impressed as Erling Haaland’s replacement and scored twice on debut in Man City’s 5-0 Carabao Cup triumph over Norwich
- ESPN SoccerSep 17, 2026, 9:26 PMSamba, 17, nets twice in winning Man City debut
Teenager Floyd Samba stole the limelight with two debut goals as Manchester City eased into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 5-0 victory over Norwich.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:20 PMMan City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:05 PMSamba overjoyed after 'mind-blowing' debut
Floyd Samba expressed his elation after marking his City debut with two goals, helping us cruise into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 5-0 victory over Norwich. Match Report Debut delight fo...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:33 PMSamba shines on debut as Man City hammer Norwich in League Cup
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.
- The Guardian SportSep 17, 2026, 8:33 PMFloyd Samba’s debut double lifts Manchester City to Carabao Cup win over Norwich
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...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 7:14 PM🏭 Man City pipeline at it again amid dream debut for Floyd Samba
Manchester City are in full control against Championship outfit Norwich City in the opening 45 minutes of their EFL Cup third round clash at the Etihad. Though it took a bit longer than many would hav...
- Sky Sports—Chris Samba's son Floyd shines on debut as Man City ease past Norwich
Floyd Samba enjoyed a dream debut by scoring twice as holders Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 5-0 home win over Norwich.
- Sky Sports—Samba show! Chris celebrates as son Floyd scores twice for Man City!
Floyd Samba, son of former Premier League defender Chris, scores Man City double on his debut against Norwich in Carabao Cup.
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