The Aporia · EPL scores: Man City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup

Floyd Samba, a 17-year-old Manchester City player, scored twice during his first-team debut against Norwich in an English League Cup match on Thursday. The game ended with Manchester City winning 5-0; other goals were scored by Rayan Cherki and Allan, who also made his debut for the team. Substitute Ryan McAidoo added a fifth goal near the end of the match.

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Enzo Maresca, the new head coach at Manchester City, gave several non-regulars playing time in their Carabao Cup match against Norwich City on Thursday, September 17. The game ended with Manchester City dominating with a score of 5-0. Summer signing Geronimo Rulli made his debut as the goalkeeper, while teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Brazilian winger Allan also played their first games for the club. Floyd Samba, an 18-year-old forward who recently joined the first team from City's youth setup under Maresca, scored twice in just his second senior appearance to steal the show. Other scorers included Rayan Cherki and a substitute goal by Ryan McAidoo. The win advances Manchester City to a fourth-round match against Brighton in the competition.

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“Both articles describe Manchester City's match against Norwich in the League Cup on the same date.”

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“Both articles describe Manchester City's match against Norwich in the Carabao Cup (referred to as League Cup) on the same date, with details about player performances and scores.”

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“Both articles describe Manchester City's match against Norwich in the Carabao Cup on the same date and provide details about the game, including goals scored by Floyd Samba.”

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“Both articles describe Manchester City's match against Norwich in the Carabao Cup (also known as the League Cup) on the same date, reporting details about the lineup and results of the same specific game.”

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“Both articles describe Floyd Samba's first-team debut for Manchester City where he scored two goals in a 5-0 win against Norwich in the English League Cup on the same date.”

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Allan, a 22-year-old Brazilian forward, also marked his first City game with a goal, netting early in the second half as Enzo Maresca’s team advanced to a fourth-round matchup against Brighton.

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EPL scores: Man City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup · assertive framing

Teenager Floyd Samba scored twice in his first-team debut to help Manchester City beat second-division Norwich 5-0 in the English League Cup on Thursday. asserted

City → score → Thursday

Allan, a 22-year-old Brazilian forward, also marked his first City game with a goal, netting early in the second half as Enzo Maresca’s team advanced to a fourth-round matchup against Brighton. asserted

team → mark → Brighton

Rayan Cherki, the only City player who retained his place in the starting lineup from Sunday’s Manchester derby against United, also scored. asserted

who → retain → United

The 17-year-old Samba opened the scoring in the 29th, heading in a cross from Allan. asserted

Samba → open → Allan

Cherki was released by Ayyoub Bouaddi three minutes later and beat goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw one on one. asserted

Cherki → release → one

Allan made it to 3-0 with a low left-footed shot shortly after the break, followed by Samba’s second goal, which he curled in. asserted

he → make → which

Another teenager, the 18-year-old forward Ryan McAidoo, came on as a substitute and finished the rout in the final minute for the defending League Cup champions. asserted

teenager → come → champions

EPL scores: Man City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup

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