Match report

Manchester City Secures Narrow Win Over West Brom in League Cup

West Brom
West Brom
1–2
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Sep 20, 2017

Manchester City secured a narrow victory over West Brom in the League Cup with a 2-1 win. Despite a strong performance, West Brom managed to score a goal but ultimately fell short against the reigning champions. Key player L. Sane led the charge for Manchester City, scoring twice and playing a pivotal role in the victory. The match saw several substitutions and yellow cards, but Manchester City's determination and tactical flexibility proved decisive.

Key Facts

  • • L. Sane scored twice for Manchester City at minutes 3 and 77
  • • Claudio Yacob scored for West Brom at minute 72
  • • F. Delph, L. Sane, R. Sterling, and Danilo received yellow cards for Manchester City
  • • Claudio Yacob received a yellow card for West Brom
  • • Substitutions for Manchester City included I. Gundogan for K. Walker and Fernandinho for L. Sane
  • • Substitutions for West Brom included G. McAuley for M. Phillips and Jay Rodriguez for S. Rondon

Lineups

West Brom

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Foster (G)
  • 23 G. McAuley (D)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 3 K. Gibbs (D)
  • 2 A. Nyom (D)
  • 25 C. Dawson (D)
  • 7 J. Morrison (M)
  • 5 C. Yacob (M)
  • 20 G. Krychowiak (M)
  • 19 J. Rodriguez (F)
  • 4 H. Robson-Kanu (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 M. Phillips
  • 9 S. Rondón
  • 14 J. McClean
  • 13 G. Myhill
  • 18 G. Barry
  • 26 Ahmed Hegazi
  • 28 S. Field

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 15 E. Mangala (D)
  • 3 Danilo (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 42 Y. Touré (M)
  • 18 F. Delph (D)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)
  • 19 L. Sané (F)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 33 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 K. Walker
  • 25 Fernandinho
  • 24 T. Adarabioyo
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 35 O. Zinchenko
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 55 Brahim Diaz

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    3' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sane
  2. Manchester City
    44' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    F. Delph
  3. West Brom
    54' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Claudio Yacob
  4. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sane
  5. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Gundogan · On: K. Walker
  6. West Brom
    62' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. McAuley · On: M. Phillips
  7. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sterling
  8. West Brom
    67' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jay Rodriguez · On: S. Rondon
  9. West Brom
    72' West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    Claudio Yacob · Assist: K. Gibbs
  10. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Sane · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  11. Manchester City
    79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sane · On: Fernandinho
  12. West Brom
    80' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Claudio Yacob · On: J. McClean
  13. Manchester City
    84' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo

Match Stats

Stat West Brom Manchester City
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 15
Corners 6 9
Total Passes 264 546
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 3 7
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 194 479
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Sane's early goal at minute 3 gave Manchester City a quick lead and set the tone for the match
  • ▸ West Brom's goal by Claudio Yacob at minute 72 brought the game to a tie and injected momentum, but L. Sane's second goal just five minutes later secured Manchester City's victory