Matheus Nunes Scores First Manchester City Goal in League Cup Victory

Matheus Nunes scored his first goal for Manchester City in their 2-1 victory over Watford in the League Cup. Jeremy Doku also scored for City, while Tom Ince provided Watford's only goal. Chelsea defeated Barrow 5-0, with Christopher Nkunku scoring a hat-trick.

Matheus Nunes marked a significant milestone by scoring his first goal for Manchester City during a 2-1 victory over Watford in the League Cup. This triumph at The Etihad propels City into the fourth round of the competition.

Early on, Jeremy Doku slotted in City's opener just five minutes into the match. Nunes then delivered a clinical finish in the 38th minute, allowing Pep Guardiola's team to maintain control. Despite Watford's past struggles against City, they showed resilience, with Tom Ince curling in a late goal in the 86th minute. City's defense held strong against Watford's late pressure, avoiding a penalty shootout.

In another fixture, Chelsea secured their fourth-round berth with a dominant 5-0 win over fourth-tier leaders Barrow at Stamford Bridge, highlighted by Christopher Nkunku's hat-trick for Enzo Maresca's side.

(With inputs from agencies.)