Metropolis have booked a spot within the Carabao Cup last after a 3-1 win over Newcastle United.
Already 2-0 up on combination after our first leg win at St James’ Park. the Blues dismantled the Magpies within the first-half with an outstanding show of attacking soccer.
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Omar Marmoush grabbed a brace and Tijjani Reijnders added a 3rd as Metropolis opened up a 3-0 lead inside 32 minutes on the Etihad.
Newcastle pulled one again simply previous the hour-mark, but it surely was too little, too late as we recorded a powerful 5-1 scoreline over the 2 matches.
The Sport in 250 phrases
Metropolis have been at our breathless finest within the opening 45 minutes in opposition to Newcastle United.
Courageous and brash, the Blues had successfully booked a spot within the Carabao Cup last in opposition to Arsenal with barely half-an-hour performed.
There have been solely seven minutes on the clock when our two-goal first leg benefit was elevated as Marmoush’s intelligent interchange noticed him race into the field the place a Dan Burn problem noticed the ball rebound off the Egyptian and previous Aaron Ramsdale and into the web.
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Moments later, Joe Willock appeared set to stage as he went to spherical James Trafford just for the Metropolis keeper to make a brilliant snatch save to disclaim the chance.
Earlier than 20 minutes had handed, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico O’Reilly had each gone near scoring a second.
On the different finish, on 21 minutes, Trafford denied Anthony Gordon with one other positive save.
However the second leg was all-but settled within the house of two minutes as Marmoush headed Semenyo’s deflected cross house on the again publish on the half-hour.
And two minutes after that the harmful Semenyo drove into the Magpies’ field, minimize inside and Reijnders took over, slotting a low shot previous Ramsdale from 10 yards.
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The Magpies improved after the break – they needed to – and pulled a objective again by way of Anthony Elanga simply previous the hour.
That they had one other dominated out for offside earlier than Elanga missed a guilt-edged likelihood to attain once more on 69 minutes.
However sport had been over as a contest has been lengthy earlier than with the guests taking part in for little else however delight.
Star Man: reijnders
Glowing efficiency, notably within the first 45, from our Dutch midfielder.
Revelling in our counter-attacking attacking ways, Reijnders performed with a pleasure and freedom that may have delighted his supervisor.
Tijjani simply edges out two-goal Marmoush who was equally wonderful.
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TEAMS
CITY XI: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake (Alleyne 46), Ait-Nouri, Nico (Lewis 83), Reijnders, O’Reilly (Rodri 71), Semenyo (Haaland 72), Foden (Cherki 72), Marmoush
Subs: Donnarumma, Dias,, Nypan, McAidoo
NEWCASTLE UNITED: Ramsdale, Trippier, Corridor (J Murphy 46), Botman, Tonali, Gordon (Barnes 44), Thiaw, Woltemade (Wissa 46), Willock (Elanga 46), Burn, Ramsey
Subs: Pope, Osula, A Murphy, Shahar, Neave
Attendance: 41,834
Slick Metropolis Counter magpies
Now we have develop into accustomed to possession-based soccer over the previous decade or so, and it’s served us spectacularly properly.
However because the personnel has modified over the previous 18 months, with new gamers and completely different skillsets, so our taking part in fashion is altering as and when wanted.
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A few seasons again, Metropolis taking part in at house and largely on the counter-attack was not on our agenda.
However in opposition to Newcastle, our first three objectives have been all the results of quick breaks ahead that had the Magpies rocking on their heels.
It was thrilling, refreshing and provides a brand new dimension to Pep Guardiola’s armoury that may, at instances be devastating.
Trafford shines once more
It’s not straightforward having one of many world’s finest goalkeepers forward of you, however every time James Trafford is given the possibility to shine, he takes it with each palms.
The younger England stopper has impressed every time he’s performed for the Blues and was excellent in opposition to Newcastle.
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Sharp, decisive and athletic, the Blues are lucky to not solely have one world class goalie in Gigio Donnarumma, however two within the form of James Trafford.
Pep response
To observe…
WHAT IT MEANS
Metropolis will tackle Arsenal within the Carabao Cup last at Wembley Stadium subsequent month.
The Gunners beat Chelsea 1-0 on Tuesday night to finish a 4-2 combination victory.
The ultimate shall be performed on Sunday 22 March with a16:30 kick-off (UK) .
Ticket particulars shall be launched in the end.
WHAT’S NEXT
The large video games maintain coming with a visit to Anfield to face defending Premier League champions Liverpool this Sunday.
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The sport kicks off at 16:30 (UK) as Metropolis intention to consolidate second spot within the desk.
Then it’s again to the Etihad on 8 February because the Blues entertain Fulham, once more within the Premier League, with a 19:30 kick-off. on February 11.