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Manchester City prepares for Carabao Cup tie against Norwich City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:35 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Manchester City prepares for Carabao Cup tie against Norwich City

Summary

Manchester City faces Norwich City in the third round of the Carabao Cup at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. Enzo Maresca aims to utilize the depth of his squad with several players expected to make starts, including Ayyoub Bouaddi and Gerónimo Rulli. Norwich, currently 14th in the Championship, is anticipated to provide a competitive challenge led by striker Mo Touré. Following this match, City will host Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday, marking a crucial week for Maresca's side as they defend their Carabao Cup title.

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By the Numbers

•City plays Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on September 16.
•Maresca expected to rotate squad with potential starts for Bouaddi and Rulli.
•Norwich's Touré scored four goals in six matches this season.
•City faces Sunderland in Premier League shortly after the cup tie.
•Norwich City employs an attacking 4-2-3-1 formation.

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6:35 AMYahoo Sports — An opportunity for Enzo Maresca to test his full Manchester City squad has arrived against Norwich City

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Up next for Manchester City is their third-round Carabao Cup tie against Norwich City. Enzo Maresca’s side begin the defence of the Carabao Cup at home against the Canaries at the Etihad Stadium on ...
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