Match report

Manchester City Defeats Oxford United 3-1 in League Cup

Oxford United
Oxford United
1–3
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Manchester City
Manchester City
Dec 18, 2019

Manchester City secured their place in the League Cup with a 3-1 victory over Oxford United. The game saw João Cancelo and R. Sterling scoring two goals each for Manchester City, while Matty Taylor provided a momentary spark for Oxford United with a well-timed goal.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City's João Cancelo opened the scoring at 22 minutes with an assist from P. Foden.
  • • Oxford United's Matty Taylor leveled the score at 46 minutes with an assist from S. Baptiste.
  • • R. Sterling restored Manchester City's lead at 50 minutes with an assist from Angelino.
  • • R. Sterling sealed the victory for Manchester City at 70 minutes with an assist from Gabriel Jesus.

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 26 J. Archer (G)
  • 12 S. Long (D)
  • 4 R. Dickie (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 3 J. Ruffles (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 11 T. Fosu (F)
  • 6 Alex Gorrin (M)
  • 16 S. Baptiste (M)
  • 9 M. Taylor (F)
  • 23 D. Agyei (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Sykes
  • 19 J. Mackie
  • 15 J. Mousinho
  • 17 J. Henry
  • 7 R. Hall
  • 13 Jack Stevens I
  • 2 C. Cadden

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 12 Angeliño (F)
  • 50 Eric García (D)
  • 78 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 16 Rodri Hernández (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 7 R. Sterling (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 İ. Gündoğan
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 82 Adrian Bernabe
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 30 N. Otamendi
  • 88 A. Dionkou
  • 22 B. Mendy

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    22' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    João Cancelo · Assist: P. Foden
  2. Oxford United
    46' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    Matty Taylor · Assist: S. Baptiste
  3. Manchester City
    50' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sterling · Assist: Angelino
  4. Oxford United
    57' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Agyei · On: M. Sykes
  5. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodri · On: I. Gundogan
  6. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Angelino · On: Gabriel Jesus
  7. Manchester City
    70' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sterling · Assist: Gabriel Jesus
  8. Oxford United
    75' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matty Taylor · On: J. Mackie
  9. Manchester City
    76' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Sterling · On: A. Bernabe
  10. Oxford United
    87' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Baptiste · On: J. Mousinho

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Manchester City
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 88%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 18
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 334 672
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 6
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 257 594
Shots Inside Box 13 12
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ João Cancelo's early goal set the tone for Manchester City, giving them the lead at 22 minutes.
  • ▸ Oxford United's Matty Taylor equalized the game at 46 minutes, bringing hope to the home crowd.
  • ▸ R. Sterling's two goals at 50 and 70 minutes turned the momentum decisively in favor of Manchester City.