Oct 31, V7N- In a thrilling evening of League Cup action, Tottenham Hotspur edged past Manchester City 2-1, while interim Manchester United manager Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrated a commanding 5-2 victory over Leicester City on Wednesday.
Tottenham's triumph at home was fueled by goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr. The match started brightly for Spurs as they exploited City's defensive changes, with Dejan Kulusevski assisting Werner, who scored with a powerful finish for his first goal of the season. Sarr doubled the lead in the 25th minute, curling a shot into the bottom corner following a well-worked corner routine.
City managed to pull one back in first-half stoppage time, with Matheus Nunes scoring their first shot on target after connecting with a cross from Savinho. However, Savinho's injury in the second half hampered City's momentum. Spurs held firm, with substitute Yves Bissouma clearing a late chance off the line to secure the win.
Van Nistelrooy's first game in charge of Manchester United was a resounding success, as Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro both netted twice to lead the team to a much-needed victory. The interim manager emphasized his commitment to the club, stating, "I am here to help, to serve and give my everything for the club."
In other matches, Cody Gakpo shone for Liverpool, scoring twice in their 3-2 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Arsenal also advanced comfortably with a 3-0 victory against Preston North End, while Crystal Palace edged Aston Villa 2-1. Newcastle United completed the quarter-final lineup by defeating Chelsea 2-0, thanks to an Alexander Isak strike and an own goal from Axel Disasi.
The quarter-finals are set, with Tottenham hosting Manchester United, Arsenal facing Crystal Palace, Newcastle playing Brentford, and Liverpool traveling to Southampton.
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