- Leroy Sane scores twice as Man City defeat West Brom at the Hawthorns
- Midfielder Claudio Yacob equalized after Sane's goal scored in the third minute
- City last won the League Cup under Manuel Pellegrini in 2016
Manchester City have qualified for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup (English League Cup) following a 2 - 1 win over Tony Pulis' West Brom on Wednesday night.
Leroy Sane gave Pep Guardiola's side the lead with a simple tap in after just three minute. Sergio Aguero's initial volley was punched to the path of the German who had the simple opton of tapping into an empty net.
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City players celebrate Sane's opener. Photo: Squawka
City had multiple chances to equalize; Sergio Aguero missing two gilt edged chances while Ben Foster made a smart save to deny a Raheem Sterling curler.
Those misses almost cost the Citizens the game as the Baggies equalized in the second half after 71 minutes through Claudio Yacob who tapped in after a corner was not dealt with.
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Sane however scored the winner five minutes later when he was on the end of a long cross following a quick counter attack.
The German celebrates his winner with Gabriel Jesus. Photo: Squawka
The Citizens last won the League Cup under Manuel Pellegrini in 2016 and were defeated in the quarter-finals by Manchester United last season.
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Source: Sports.naij.com
ROSY CREST
Wednesday, 20 September 2017