West Bromwich Albion
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2 - 1
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West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester City Match Preview
West Bromwich host Manchester City, and the home side are hoping to extend their winning ways against City at The Hawthorns to four games. Manchester City will want to continue playing well, and have already won five of their last seven games.City boss Roberto Mancini is expected to play goalkeeper Shay Given, who has been sidelined so far this season in favour of England number one Joe Hart. Several key players, including Carlos Tevez, will be rested for the match. Defender Wayne Bridge could feature after returning from injury.
Baggies manager Roberto Di Matteo will welcome the return of midfielder Graham Dorrans. West Bromwich have never won the cup, and lost it to Manchester City in the 1970 League Cup final.
West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester City Match Report
West Bromwich outshone Manchester City at home 2-1. Baggies manager Roberto Di Matteo will be proud to have seen his side overcome the odds to defeat a strong City side. Resilient play from West Bromwich in the second half brought the squad back from an early goal deficit.City manager Roberto Mancini made several changes to his regular side, including a start for Shay Given in goal. Brazilian striker Jo gave his team the lead in the 19th minute with a shot from mid-range. Given did his best to keep out several strikes on his goal, but failed to keep out Gianni Zuiverloon’s shot in the 55th minute. Teammate Simon Cox ran past a defender in the 57th minute before firing in his goal.
Mancini’s expensive squad failed to find an equaliser, and new signings James Milner and David Silva were brought on too late to snatch a victory. Baggies midfielder Graham Dorrans return to the squad made a world of difference, as the home side edged past a tough opponent to go through to the fourth round of the Carling Cup.