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EFL Cup | Semi-Finals
Jan 9, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
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9-0
Reaction
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Easing off the throttle not in Manchester City's nature – Gabriel Jesus
City ran riot on Wednesday as they thrashed League One Burton 9-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Jan 10, 13:00
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Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City's determination in 9-0 thrashing of Burton
It was a record victory in an English domestic cup semi-final.Jan 10, 04:30
Pep Guardiola taken aback by Manchester City annihilation of Burton
Brewers boss Nigel Clough suspected his League One side had "no chance" against the English champions.Jan 9, 23:09
The Match
Match Report
Manchester City show no mercy as they hammer Burton Albion 9-0 in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive Manchester City's 9-0 demolition of Burton Albion as Gabriel Jesus scores four in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Burton Albion.
Build-up
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Burton's fighting spirit can count for a lot against Man City – Nigel Clough
Clough will take his League One side north to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions on Wednesday night.Jan 8, 22:30
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Talking points ahead of Manchester City's Carabao Cup tie with Burton
The Premier League champions take on League One opponents.Jan 8, 15:39
Clough urges Burton to savour experience as they chase Man City upset
The League One Brewers take on the Premier League champions in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Jan 8, 11:29
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5 talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-finals
Tottenham face a London derby with Chelsea while Burton are hoping for an upset against Manchester City.Jan 7, 16:38
How Manchester City could line up against Burton Albion
Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup tie between Manchester City and Burton Albion, Sports Mole looks at how Pep Guardiola's side could line up at the Etihad Stadium.Jan 7, 15:15
Burton boss Clough: I don't want to frighten my players before City clash
The League One club meet the English champions in the Carabao Cup semi-finals next week.Jan 4, 12:04
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