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Event Details
- Fixture:
Huddersfield Town vs Manchester City
- Competition:
English League Cup (Carabao Cup) – Third Round
- Date:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Kick-off Time:
7:45 PM (UK time) / 1:45 AM (BST +6)
- Venue:
John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
- Stage:
Knockout – Winner advances to the fourth round
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Team News
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Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s side enter this
fixture as overwhelming favorites. With a packed calendar including Premier
League and Champions League duties, Guardiola is likely to rotate heavily,
giving opportunities to squad players and academy stars.
- Injuries/Suspensions:
- Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish are being carefully
managed after past injury issues.
- Ederson may be rested, with Stefan Ortega expected to
start in goal.
- Youngsters like Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb, and Micah
Hamilton could be involved.
- Key Players to Watch:
- Julian รlvarez
– Likely to lead the line if Erling Haaland is rested.
- Phil Foden
– Could feature depending on squad rotation.
- Mateo Kovaฤiฤ & Kalvin Phillips – Might start to provide midfield depth.
Guardiola will want to balance
competitiveness with rest for his key stars ahead of crucial league and
European matches.
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Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield, currently battling in the
EFL Championship, see this match as a golden opportunity to test
themselves against the best. Manager Michael Duff (or current head coach
depending on season’s updates) will prepare his side with intensity, aiming for
a disciplined defensive approach and quick counterattacks.
- Injuries/Suspensions:
- No major injury worries, but squad depth is limited
compared to City.
- Rotation could still be expected with Championship
fixtures in mind.
- Key Players to Watch:
- Delano Burgzorg
– Forward with pace and strength, capable of troubling defenses.
- Sorba Thomas
– A winger known for creativity and dangerous set-pieces.
- Lee Nicholls
– Veteran goalkeeper, who must be at his best to keep City at bay.
Huddersfield’s plan will likely
focus on compact defense and capitalizing on set pieces or counterattacking
opportunities.
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Live Stream & TV Details
Fans can watch this English League
Cup clash live through the following:
- UK: Sky
Sports Football / Sky Sports Main Event
- USA:
ESPN+
- Canada:
DAZN
- Australia:
beIN Sports
- Bangladesh/Asia:
Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV app
Live commentary and updates will
also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and official club channels.