Man City v Norwich: where to watch, line-ups, League Cup match

Manchester City vs Norwich face off this Thursday (17) at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, in the third round of the 2026/27 EFL Cup. As the reigning champions, City begin their title defense against an opponent from England’s second division.

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Context and current form of the teams

Manchester City, managed by Enzo Maresca, enter directly in the third round due to their participation in the Champions League and arrive in the knockout stage on a run of five straight wins across the Premier League and European competition, including a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, achieved despite playing with one man less since the first half. The Citizens are defending the title they won in March 2026, when they beat Arsenal 2-0 at Wembley, with two goals from Nico O’Reilly, securing the club’s ninth title in the competition.

Norwich, currently 14th in the Championship, had to get through two rounds to reach this stage: they beat MK Dons 4-1 and Cardiff City 2-1.

EFL Cup – Manchester City vs Norwich

As the EFL Cup is played in a knockout format, there is no league table at this stage: whoever wins advances and will face Brighton in the fourth round, scheduled for the week beginning October 26.

Where to Watch Manchester City vs Norwich

Manchester City

Enzo Maresca confirmed changes to the team and is expected to use the EFL Cup to rest his main players, even giving opportunities to academy youngsters. Phil Foden is suspended and Jérémy Doku has not yet been cleared to return.

Absences: Phil Foden (suspended).

Doubts: Jérémy Doku (return not yet confirmed).

Probable Lineup

Norwich City

Norwich make their season debut against an opponent from another level and dream of pulling off an upset away from home. In their last five matches, the team beat Birmingham and Sheffield United, but lost to Middlesbrough, Stoke City, and Burnley. Jovon Makama is the team’s top scorer, with ten goals this season.

Head-to-Head Record

In the last ten meetings between the teams, Manchester City have had the upper hand: six wins for the Citizens, two for Norwich, and two draws.

Match Officials

Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo;Assistant 1: James Mainwaring;Assistant 2: Richard Woodward;Fourth official: Michael Salisbury.

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Manchester City vs Norwich

What time is the Manchester City vs Norwich match?

The match kicks off at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (17).

Where to watch Manchester City vs Norwich?

The match will be broadcast on ESPN on pay TV and on Disney+ Premium via streaming.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the last ten meetings, Manchester City won six times, Norwich won twice, and there were also two draws.

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