Man City XI: Trafford, Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, O'Reilly, Gonzalez, Reijnders, Bobb, Cherki, Savinho, Mukasa. Subs: Donnarumma, Dias, Haaland, Bernardo, Gvardiol, Nunes, Foden, Gray, Mfuni. Brentford make six changes following the weekend's draw at Leeds.

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Manchester City survived a few early scares before eventually coasting to a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday, led once again by goal-scoring extraordinaire Erling Haaland.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media about goalscorer Rayan Cherki: "To shoot from close to the 18-yard box of the opponent, he is an exceptional player. It was a fantastic goal, even a blind guy or a blind woman can realise that. It is not necessary to be a journalist or a manager to realise he is a fantastic player.

Will the Bowen-Wilson partnership cause an upset? Or will Man City keep cranking up the pressure on leaders Arsenal.

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to continue their Premier League title charge. Erling Haaland scored a double, the second from the spot, either side of Phil Foden netting a fine low strike. Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton both hit the woodwork on a frustrating afternoon for Palace, who stay fifth.

We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Carabao Cup game between Manchester City and Brentford, as Pep Guardiola's side reached the last four of the competition for the first time since 2021. Here are some of your comments: Man City fans Kevin: A comfortable win in the end,

Manchester City eased into the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 2-0 home win over Brentford on Wednesday, and will meet holders Newcastle United who needed an added-time Lewis Miley goal to beat Fulham 2-1 at St James' Park.

The Cityzens have made little impact in the competition since their four successive triumphs between 2018 and 2021, though they are always a contender despite often rotating their playing squad. Should they eventually triumph at Wembley, Pep Guardiola would secure a 19th piece of silverware since taking charge of the club.

Manchester City are monitoring Antoine Semenyo's situation ahead of the January transfer window, sources have told ESPN, but believe they could face competition for his signature from a host of Premier League rivals.

Rayan Cherki's thunderbolt strike helps Manchester City overcome Brentford to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.