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

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 17). EPL scores: Man City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/epl-scores-man-city-teenager-floyd-samba-scores-2-goals-in-5-0-win-over-norwich-in-league-cup/article_cd0a9b04-5b93-56df-84bb-2329db28602c.html

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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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On September 17, 2026, Manchester City faced Norwich City in the Carabao Cup at the Etihad Stadium. New head coach Enzo Maresca, who had made a strong start with multiple victories, prioritized giving game time to non-regulars for this match. Key players such as Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku were unavailable due to injuries or rest policies. Teenage striker Floyd Samba scored twice on his first-team debut, leading City to a 5-0 victory. Other notable performances included goals from Rayan Cherki and Brazilian forward Allan, who marked his debut with an early second-half strike. The win secured Manchester City's place in the fourth round against Brighton.

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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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