Maresca’s Man City make it six straight with Norwich Cup rout
Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City have extended their flawless opening run to six victories from six matches after a 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich City on Thursday night.
What changed for the club
Maresca used the Norwich tie to rotate his side, leaving out leading players while offering important match time to members of the wider squad. The approach delivered both a convincing scoreline and City’s progression in the competition.
The result continues an ideal beginning for the Italian in Manchester. Although the longer-term challenge of following Pep Guardiola remains considerable, City have made an unbeaten and winning start under their new manager.
Competition context
The Carabao Cup provided an early opportunity for Maresca to assess options beyond his regular selection while keeping the club active in another domestic competition. Norwich were beaten comprehensively, with City scoring five without reply.
- Manchester City: six matches played, six wins.
- Carabao Cup result: Manchester City 5-0 Norwich City.
- Outcome: City move into the next round.
What is scheduled next
Manchester City will await the next-round draw and fixture in the Carabao Cup. Maresca’s immediate task is to maintain the momentum of his first weeks in charge while managing his squad across the club’s upcoming commitments.
