English Football League Cup
Manchester City vs Bournemouth
14:45 ET
Manchester City host Bournemouth this evening as Pep Guardiola’s side begin their bid to lift the Carabao Cup trophy for the fourth season running.
Although their eyes will be on a record-equalling eighth title in the competition, City must first get through this third-round tie.
Bournemouth, relegated from the Premier League last season, claimed a top-flight scalp in the second round earlier this month when they defeated Crystal Palace on penalties.
The Cherries’ confidence will therefore be high, and City will be without numerous first-team players, further increasing the chances of an upset.
Although their eyes will be on a record-equalling eighth title in the competition, City must first get through this third-round tie.
Bournemouth, relegated from the Premier League last season, claimed a top-flight scalp in the second round earlier this month when they defeated Crystal Palace on penalties.
The Cherries’ confidence will therefore be high, and City will be without numerous first-team players, further increasing the chances of an upset.