Manchester City began the defence of their Carabao Cup crown in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 demolition of Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium. The night belonged to 17-year-old debutant Floyd Samba, who proved the apple doesn't fall far from the tree by netting a brace on his first senior appearance.
Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman has confirmed he is in active negotiations to purchase a stake in Championship side Norwich City. The Wolverine actor is looking to follow the blueprint established by his close friend Ryan Reynolds, who has overseen a meteoric rise at Wrexham alongside Rob McElhenney.
The Football Association (FA) has been urged to take individual action against Jordan Thompson after the Preston North End midfielder kicked a water bottle into the stands, striking a spectator. The incident occurred during the 2-0 defeat at Norwich City, a result that further compounds the pressure on manager Paul Heckingbottom.
Sixteen teams will be whittled down to a final eight as the race for English football's most prestigious domestic cup prize heats up - here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming draw
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