Floyd Samba shines on debut as Manchester City thrash Norwich 5-0

Floyd Samba made a remarkable debut for Manchester City, scoring twice in a commanding 5-0 victory over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup. The 17-year-old, son of former Premier League defender Chris Samba, opened the scoring with a stooping header. Rayan Cherki quickly followed up with a second goal, showcasing City's early dominance at the Etihad Stadium.

Another debutant, Allan, contributed to the scoreline after assisting Samba's opener. He danced into the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner, marking an impressive introduction to the home crowd. Samba continued to impress, curling in a fourth goal to further extend City's lead as he built on his strong start in the senior squad, with his father watching from the stands.

Norwich struggled to find their rhythm, failing to register a single shot on target throughout the match. Their best chance came when Mohamed Toure had a goal disallowed for offside, denying them a consolation. Ryan McAidoo added to Norwich's woes by scoring City's fifth goal, sealing a comprehensive win for the holders.

This victory marks a sixth consecutive win for City under Enzo Maresca, who has made a strong start as manager. The win secures a place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, where City will face Brighton at home. Maresca's side demonstrated energy and skill, making ten changes while still delivering a statement performance against their opponents.

Norwich City manager Philippe Clement acknowledged his team's naivety in defence, particularly after conceding the first goal. He noted that while there were good individual performances, the team struggled to capitalise on opportunities. Clement expressed disappointment over the statistics, highlighting the need for improvement in their attacking play as they move forward.

via Sky Sports