Van Nistelrooy Inspires United with Commanding Cup Triumph

Tottenham Hotspur triumphed 2-1 over Manchester City with goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr. Meanwhile, Ruud van Nistelrooy made a striking debut as interim Manchester United manager, leading a 5-2 victory against Leicester City in the League Cup. The results bring optimism to both clubs.

Tottenham Hotspur achieved a thrilling 2-1 victory against Manchester City, with Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr scoring goals that secured their advancement. This result places Tottenham in a strong position, as manager Ange Postecoglou eyes a potential trophy for the North London club.

In another standout match, Ruud van Nistelrooy's debut as interim manager for Manchester United resulted in a triumphant 5-2 win over Leicester City in the League Cup's fourth round. The victory at Old Trafford marks a promising start following the departure of Erik ten Hag, bringing fresh hope to fans.

In other matches, Liverpool's Cody Gakpo secured a double in their 3-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, while Arsenal sailed past Preston North End with a 3-0 score. Both teams advanced to the quarter-finals, joining Tottenham and others vying for League Cup glory.

(With inputs from agencies.)