Carabao Cup: Man City thrash Wycombe

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Manchester City came from behind to thrash Wycombe Wanderers and reach the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.

The visitors took a shock lead through Brandon Hanlan, but Kevin de Bruyne levelled seven minutes later. It was all City from then onwards.

Mahrez claimed a double on either side of half-time, with Phil Foden and Ferran Torres also scoring past goalkeeper David Stockdale. The youngster Cole Palmer added the sixth with his first goal for the club after coming on as a substitute. 

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Manager and player reaction

Both managers spoke with the national media after the game alongside their club outlets: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said: "I am just going to say thank you very much to all the Academy. They have many good players, not just one or two. 

"We can count on them absolutely. With their skills and desire, they have got it at this club. I am so proud to be manager of this club."

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth added: "The first 22 minutes were special! What a moment for the fans who travelled all this way. 

A few months ago they were locked in their homes and couldn't see us in the Championship. Those scenes when the goal went in were incredible."

This was the reaction after Wycombe scored. A moment that had the League One side dreaming of a huge upset.

Next up

The Manchester City squad travel to Chelsea on Saturday morning. City will be wanting to make a statement against one of the teams that want to take their Premier League crown.  For Wycombe, they have to travel to MK Dons. They have had a decent start to the season and sit in 5th place in their division. 

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