Manchester City Advance in EFL Cup with Convincing Win Over Swansea

October 30, 2025 – Manchester City secured a 3-1 victory over Swansea City in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday, advancing to the quarter-finals with a commanding second-half performance. The match, held at the Liberty Stadium, saw Pep Guardiola’s side overcome an early setback with goals from Jeremy Doku (39'), Omar Marmoush (77'), and Rayan Cherki (90+3').

The game began with Swansea taking a surprise lead, but City’s resilience shone through as Doku leveled the score before halftime. The turning point came in the second half, with Marmoush, returning from a three-month injury layoff, delivering a clinical finish to put City ahead. Cherki sealed the win in stoppage time, capitalizing on a well-worked move to score his first goal since joining from Lyon in a €42 million summer transfer.

This victory highlights the integration of new signings into Guardiola’s squad, with Marmoush and Cherki making significant impacts on their first starts post-injury. Despite resting key players like Erling Haaland, City’s depth was evident. The team now prepares for their next Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, aiming to maintain momentum in a competitive season.