Manchester City Stage Late Comeback to Sink Swansea in EFL Cup Thriller
What a night it turned out to be in South Wales, as Manchester City came from behind to beat Swansea City 3–1 and secure their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. It was one of those matches that reminded everyone why knockout football is so gripping — full of energy, tension, and moments of brilliance.
Swansea fans had plenty to cheer early on. Just 12 minutes into the game, Gonçalo Franco produced a stunning strike that flew into the top corner. The Championship side, sitting mid-table in their league, looked fearless against Pep Guardiola’s heavily rotated Manchester City lineup. Franco’s goal sent the Swansea.com Stadium into a roar — and for a while, it seemed like a genuine upset might be on the cards.
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Manchester City, missing Erling Haaland and making ten changes from their Premier League lineup, looked a little shaky at first. But as the minutes ticked by, their rhythm started to build. Rayan Cherki, one of the standout performers on the night, came close to equalizing when his shot struck the post. Soon after, Jeremy Doku stepped up. In the 39th minute, he turned sharply inside Swansea’s Josh Key and fired a low shot that deflected into the net to bring City level before halftime.
After the break, City began to dominate possession — as they so often do — and Swansea’s energy began to fade. Despite their best defensive efforts, they struggled to keep up with City’s relentless passing and movement. It wasn’t until the 77th minute that the pressure finally broke them. Rayan Cherki threaded a perfectly weighted pass through to Omar Marmoush, who smashed home his first goal of the season to put City ahead.
From that moment, the result felt inevitable. Swansea continued to push, but the difference in quality was showing. Deep into stoppage time, Cherki capped off a fantastic personal performance by sliding in a composed finish to make it 3–1 — sealing City’s spot in the last eight of the competition.
Pep Guardiola’s men showed the composure and depth that have made them serial winners in recent years. For Swansea, it was a valiant effort. Manager Alan Sheehan praised his team’s spirit and the atmosphere created by the fans, admitting that while they ran out of steam, their attitude and energy were “wonderful.”
For Manchester City, this was the response they needed after a tough loss to Aston Villa days earlier. They’ll now host Brentford in the quarter-finals, with their eyes set firmly on another piece of silverware. As for Swansea, this performance — full of heart and ambition — will give them plenty of confidence as they return to their Championship campaign.
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