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Samba Double Helps Man City Soar Past Norwich

  • Teenager Floyd Samba scored twice on his debut as Manchester City defeated Norwich 5-0 in the Carabao Cup at the Etihad Stadium. The holders dominated the Championship side with a dominant performance.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca made 10 changes from the team that won at Old Trafford, resting star striker Erling Haaland. Samba, the 17-year-old son of former Blackburn defender Chris Samba, seized the opportunity to impress.
  • Winger Allan Elias, signed from Palmeiras last month, scored shortly after halftime with a fine curled finish. Rayan Cherki also contributed as City struck twice in three minutes to effectively end the contest.
  • Manchester City advances to the League Cup fourth round following this victory. They will host The Seagulls, who defeated Manchester United on Wednesday and are chasing a 10th title.
  • In the week of October 26, 2026, Manchester City faces Brighton in a Premier League fixture. The team continues its domestic campaign while integrating promising academy talents like Samba into regular competition.
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Samba Stars On Debut In Man City Rout Of Norwich

Samba was one of 10 changes Enzo Maresca made to the side that won a dramatic derby against Manchester United with 10 men on Sunday and the 17-year-old made his case for more minutes going forward.

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Floyd Samba scores twice on debut as Manchester City thrash Norwich 5-0 in Carabao Cup clash

Floyd Samba is a versatile academy midfielder who joined Manchester City at Under-9s. The England youth international is the son of former Blackburn defender Christopher Samba and the brother of City prospect Tyrone.

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Man City teenager Floyd Samba scores 2 goals in 5-0 win over Norwich in League Cup

Teenager Floyd Samba scored twice in his first-team debut to help Manchester City beat second-division Norwich 5-0 in the English League Cup

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A new star is born for Man City as Floyd Samba's shines in 5-0 win

JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: Despite Cherki's efforts, the evening really belonged to a 17-year-old who first set foot on this campus as a junior.

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Manchester City Qualify for the League Cup, 5-0 Norwich with a Double "Hit" by 17-Year-Old Saba, See the Goals

With the 17-year-old striker as the star, the "citizens" defeated Norwich 5-0 and qualified for the "round of 16" phase.

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Manchester City, Buoyed by a 17-Year-Old Double, Advanced to the Next Round of the English League Cup

The final third round match of the English Football League (EFL) Cup was played on Thursday evening.

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