"Phil Foden was the class act whose first-half opener was complimented by a slide-rule assist for Savinho's 74th-minute strike, the Brazilian pinballing his shot off a post and in. Pep Guardiola had cited again how serious the EFL Cup is taken - pointing to City's four-peat triumph (2017-21) - and after going trophyless last term, will be sure to continue to do so."
"As for Foden's opener. The No 47 drifted into a right-hand pocket, received Matheus Nunes's pass and turned and fed Mukasa, who returned the ball. At long range, Foden executed an expert low finish. City's possession was north of 80% and Foden seemed to enjoy most of it, as he orchestrated his team and the contest. When a 25-yard free-kick he ballooned over was met with ironic jeers, it underscored the playmaker's dominance."
Huddersfield Town could not beat Manchester City in the EFL Cup but kept the visitors within sight until the end. Phil Foden opened the scoring in the first half and later set up Savinho's 74th-minute goal, which bounced off the post before crossing the line. Pep Guardiola rotated his side with nine changes, preserving energy for upcoming fixtures. City dominated possession above 80%. James Trafford started in goal and Divine Mukasa made his debut as a No 9, linking play for Foden's opening strike. Lee Grant's Huddersfield instructed aggressive pressing but were outplayed in movement.
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