CARABAO CUP

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Man City beat Newcastle to take control of Carabao Cup semi-final, Howe still fighting

Manchester City seized the initiative in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against defending champions Newcastle with a composed 2-0 victory at St James' Park.

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Pep Guardiola focuses on Man City’s improvement, not just winning cups

Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City were more concerned with improving as a team than chasing trophies as they prepared for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final away to Newcastle tonight.

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Mikel Arteta: Arsenal showed 'great composure' to get past Crystal Palace

Mikel Arteta admits it was tough to come to terms with Crystal Palace's stoppage-time equaliser, despite Arsenal eventually advancing from their Carabao Cup quarter-final.

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Brentford boss believes Man City's Abdukodir Khusanov should've seen red

Manchester City beat Brentford 2-0 in a controversial Carabao Cup quarter-final tie on Wednesday, but the talking point came just 15 minutes into the contest when the hosts avoided being reduced to 10 men.

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Pep Guardiola unimpressed by 'no energy' display in Man City's Carabao Cup victory

Pep Guardiola pulled no punches after Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, calling out two of his own players despite a controlled 2-0 win over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.

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Eddie Howe hails Lewis Miley as Newcastle strike late to reach Carabao Cup semis

Eddie Howe praised Lewis Miley's attitude and versatility after the teenager scored a stoppage-time winner from right-back to send Newcastle United past Fulham 2-1 and into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.