Manchester City prepares for Carabao Cup tie against Norwich City
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — If I don’t win it's a disaster – City's Maresca cautious despite run
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — 'It will be a tricky game' - Maresca on Norwich test
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Maresca: Everyone who plays against Norwich will be vital for us this season
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — An opportunity for Enzo Maresca to test his full Manchester City squad has arrived against Norwich City
"Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says he expects a "tricky game" against Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening, and has hinted at rotating his starting XI. Maresca confirmed he will hand goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli his first competitive appearance for the club since signing from Marseille in the summer.
"Enzo Maresca is refusing to get carried away with Manchester City’s flying start to the season, acknowledging pressure could quickly mount if results turn. City continued their fine run of form by brushing aside Championship Norwich 5-0 to reach the League Cup fourth round on Thursday.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 5:33 PMIf I don’t win it's a disaster – City's Maresca cautious despite run
Enzo Maresca is refusing to get carried away with Manchester City’s flying start to the season, acknowledging pressure could quickly mount if results turn. City continued their fine run of form by brushing aside Championship Norwich 5-0 to reach the League Cup fourth round on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:10 AM'It will be a tricky game' - Maresca on Norwich test
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says he expects a "tricky game" against Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening, and has hinted at rotating his starting XI. Maresca confirmed he will hand goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli his first competitive appearance for the club since signing from Marseille in the summer.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:20 AMMaresca: Everyone who plays against Norwich will be vital for us this season
Enzo Maresca says City will make changes for Thursday’s Carabao Cup third round clash at home to Norwich – and says everyone who figures will have a vital role to play looking to the rest of the s...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:35 AMAn opportunity for Enzo Maresca to test his full Manchester City squad has arrived against Norwich City
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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