Carabao Cup 2017/18: West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Third Round
West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Third Round

#1 Leroy Sane keeps a sane head to calmly put away the winner

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Third Round
West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Third Round

The Baggies will be disappointed with the loss, given the way they had hauled themselves back into the game.

Leroy Sane had been a threat throughout the evening and made the most of his start by being a persistent threat throughout.

His two goals were indicative of the confidence currently blazing through this City side. The Cityzens have been rampant this week, having scored at will and they were on the front foot as early as the third minute in last night's encounter.

A diagonal ball from Mangala found Sterling on the right who was quick to foray into the West Brom half and cross in a ball for the arriving Gundogan.

The German international saw his initial shot blocked off, only for Sane to arrive and put an emphatic finish past Foster, the WBA goalkeeper.

But the second goal was a true beauty as City repelled an Albion attack before going down the other end to score. The movement for the winner was indeed poetic as Sane sped down the right, only to cut in, switch to his left foot, and curl the ball into the goal.

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