Match report
West Ham Hold Off Manchester City in League Cup Draw
West Ham
0–0
PEN
Manchester City
Oct 27, 2021
West Ham held off Manchester City in a closely contested League Cup match that ended in a 0-0 draw, eventually winning the tie in a penalty shootout. Both teams showcased strong defensive tactics and offensive plays, but neither side managed to break through the opposition's defense in regular time.
Key Facts
- • Final score: West Ham 0–0 Manchester City
- • West Ham won on penalties: 3-2
- • West Ham subbed on: N. Vlasic, A. Masuaku, Andriy Yarmolenko, M. Lanzini
- • Manchester City subbed on: K. Walker, R. Mahrez, C. Palmer, K. De Bruyne
- • P. Foden missed penalty for Manchester City
- • S. Benrahma scored the winning penalty for West Ham
Lineups
West Ham
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 A. Areola (G)
- 3 A. Cresswell (D)
- 15 C. Dawson (D)
- 26 A. Masuaku (M)
- 23 I. Diop (D)
- 31 B. Johnson (D)
- 16 M. Noble (M)
- 7 A. Yarmolenko (F)
- 10 M. Lanzini (M)
- 11 N. Vlašić (M)
- 28 T. Souček (M)
Substitutes
- 22 S. Benrahma
- 8 Pablo Fornals
- 20 J. Bowen
- 5 V. Coufal
- 50 H. Ashby
- 4 K. Zouma
- 51 D. Chesters
- 75 J. Baptiste
- 35 D. Randolph
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Z. Steffen (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 6 N. Aké (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 25 Fernandinho (M)
- 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
- 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
- 80 C. Palmer (F)
- 26 R. Mahrez (F)
- 7 R. Sterling (F)
Substitutes
- 27 João Cancelo
- 47 P. Foden
- 9 Gabriel Jesus
- 10 J. Grealish
- 33 S. Carson
- 16 Rodri
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 14 Aymeric Laporte
- 53 S. Edozie
Timeline
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46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Walker · On: João Cancelo
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62' West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Vlasic · On: S. Benrahma
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62' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Masuaku · On: Pablo Fornals
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62' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: Andriy Yarmolenko · On: Jarrod Bowen
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71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Mahrez · On: P. Foden
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76' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Palmer · On: Gabriel Jesus
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82' West Ham subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Lanzini · On: Vladimír Coufal
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83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4Off: K. De Bruyne · On: J. Grealish
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120'+2 Manchester City Goal · Missed PenaltyP. Foden
Penalty Shootout
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120'+9 West Ham Goal · PenaltyS. Benrahma
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | West Ham | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 91% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 25 |
| Corners | 2 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 355 | 653 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 8 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Accurate Passes | 288 | 593 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 14 |
| Saves | 7 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 11 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Manchester City's early substitution of K. Walker for João Cancelo (46') hinted at tactical adjustments, but did not alter the game's momentum.
- ▸ West Ham's multiple substitutions (N. Vlasic, A. Masuaku, Andriy Yarmolenko) in the 62nd minute showed their determination to push for a breakthrough, but they faced a resilient City defense.