Manchester City reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals defeating Swansea 3-1

Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals by coming from behind to defeat Swansea City 3-1. Swansea took an early lead through Goncalo Franco's stunning strike, but Jeremy Doku's deflected shot equalized for City before halftime. Pep Guardiola's team, missing key players like Erling Haaland who was rested, dominated the second half, with Omar Marmoush scoring the go-ahead goal and Rayan Cherki sealing the win in stoppage time. Guardiola praised his squad's performance and the contributions of players returning from injury, emphasizing the importance of managing energy during a congested fixture schedule. Despite Swansea's strong start and defensive efforts, Manchester City's quality and depth saw them through to face Brentford in the next round. The victory underlined City's resilience and strategic rotation amidst a busy season.