Floyd Samba scores twice as Manchester City beat Norwich in Carabao Cup
Seventeen-year-old Floyd Samba scored two goals to help Manchester City defeat Norwich City 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, 17 September 2026.
Samba and Cherki open scoring
Floyd Samba opened the match with a header in the 29th minute. Rayan Cherki added a second goal for City in the 32nd minute.
Allan Andrade Elias joins attack
Debutant Allan Andrade Elias scored in the 48th minute after assisting Samba's first goal. Mateo Kovacic also ran into Norwich territory during the game.
McAidoo seals victory late on
Rico McAidoo netted the fifth goal in stoppage time to complete the win. Enzo Maresca's side now advances to face Brighton in the last 16.
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