#Carabao Cup
Manchester City in the Carabao Cup — match reports, squad rotation, and cup progress updates from Not Really Here.
City's Carabao Cup Defence Opens Door for Maresca's Fringe Men
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City on Thursday, with Enzo Maresca expected to hand opportunities to Ayyoub Bouaddi, Allan and Gerónimo Rulli.
16 September 2026
Ait-Nouri's City Puzzle: Maresca Sees a Winger, But the Left Is Crowded
Rayan Ait-Nouri has made just one City appearance this season. Enzo Maresca sees him as a winger, but competition on the left is fierce.
16 September 2026
City Begin Carabao Cup Defence With Norwich Visit
Manchester City begin their Carabao Cup defence against Norwich City at the Etihad on Thursday, with Phil Foden suspended and several squad players set for a run-out.
15 September 2026
City's Carabao Cup Opener: Foden Suspended, Doku Sidelined, and Norwich's Mixed Form
City face Norwich in the Carabao Cup with Foden suspended and Doku a doubt, while the Canaries arrive off a 4-3 defeat. Injury updates on Mahovo, Topic, and Ahmed.
15 September 2026
Man City Injury Update: Doku Still Out, O'Reilly Back, No Fresh Derby Concerns
Jeremy Doku remains City's only senior injury absentee, while Nico O'Reilly is back and there were no fresh concerns from the Manchester derby.
14 September 2026
Five games, three competitions: City's September road map
City face five games across three competitions in September, starting with Coventry at home and ending with Sunderland, with a trip to Porto and a derby in between.
30 August 2026
City's Carabao Cup defence starts at home to Norwich
Manchester City will begin their Carabao Cup defence at home to Norwich City in the third round, with the tie scheduled for the week beginning September 14.
27 August 2026
Ayyoub Bouaddi keen on Manchester City move as Blues prepare opening bid
Manchester City are set to submit an opening bid for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has reportedly indicated he wants to join the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders.
16 July 2026
Guardiola 'lost faith' in Stones' fitness before City exit, report claims
A new report reveals Pep Guardiola lost faith in John Stones' ability to stay fit during the defender's final months at Manchester City, with the Carabao Cup final omission a...
13 July 2026