Manchester City fielded a heavily rotated team just two days after a feisty Premier League match against Arsenal and still had too much for second-tier Watford in the English League Cup.

Matheus Nunes scored his first Manchester City goal in his 34th appearance as the hosts eased to a 2-1 victory over second-tier Watford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday.

Christopher Nkunku bagged a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed League Two Barrow in the League Cup third-round tie. The Blues dominated the match from the off and took the lead in stylish fashion when Joao Felix scooped a ball over the top of the defence which Nkunku volleyed home.

Just two days after their top-of-the-league clash with Arsenal, Manchester City go again on Tuesday, this time in the Carabao Cup, as they host Championship side Watford.  While Pep Guardiola's side have rightfully earned their reputation as an almost unstoppable force in English football,

Cup success would be a welcome achievement for the Blues this season, with the club still chasing their first piece of silverware since the change of ownership in 2022. Having reached the final last year, Chelsea’s co-owners will no doubt be keen to go one further this time around.

At times, top-of-the-table clashes don't live up to their billing in the Premier League as teams can become conservative playing not to lose instead of playing to win a match. When Arsenal and Manchester City met on Sunday,

Manchester City Edge Past Watford in Thrilling Carabao Cup EncounterIn a Carabao Cup clash that had Manchester City fans on the edge of their seats, the team confirmed their place in the third round