Manchester City Wins The 2020/21 Carabao Cup
By: Tonny Otieno
Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Manchester City won the Carabao Cup final on Sunday in a clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley. The Etihad giants won the silverware for the fourth time in this competition. They are the second to win this silverware for the fourth consecutive time after Manchester United. Their center-back Aymeric Laporte scored a header giving City a late win, marking their eighth victory in this competition.
The league leaders dominated the game from the beginning to the end and expected to have an early score. In the first half, City made countless attacks and wasted many chances to lead. Eric Dier blocked a close attempt made by Raheem Sterling; Toby Alderweireld deflected a shot from Phil Foden, as Riyad Mahrez finessed a shot that went out wide, missing the target. City made 29 touches in Tottenham's box during the first half while Spurs only had one in City's. They scored at the 82nd minute to earn them the win.
Spurs are currently being managed by 29-year-old Ryan Mason after they recently dismissed their head coach Jose Mourinho. The Carabao Cup finals marked his second game as manager, and Spurs will continue their 13-year wait for a title. Tottenham has lost six times in a row at Wembley. They will face Sheffield United after a week's rest next Sunday, May 2.
Manchester City is now focused on the Champions League and the Premier League. They have a chance to win both trophies. They are set to face PSG in the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night. City is 10 points ahead of Manchester United after the reds drew against Leeds in their last Premier League clash. For City to reclaim back their title from Liverpool, they need six points.
