Samba's double steals show as City hit Norwich for five

A 17-year-old debutant turned a routine cup night into his own coming-out party at the Etihad.

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What happened. Manchester City thrashed Norwich 5-0 in the Carabao Cup, with 17-year-old debutant Floyd Samba scoring twice. Rayan Cherki also netted a brace as City booked a fourth-round tie against Brighton.

• Samba headed in fellow debutant Allan's cross for his opener
• He curled home from the edge of the box after half-time for his second
• Two goals in two minutes on the half-hour effectively settled the tie

City advance to round four against Brighton, with Samba's breakout giving Maresca another attacking option.

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