Manchester City 5–0 Norwich City
Erling Haaland did not play as Manchester City beat Norwich City 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium in the EFL Cup, Third Round, on Thursday 17 September 2026.
Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 19:30 UK · Etihad Stadium · Win
Manchester City swept Norwich City aside 5-0 in the EFL Cup third round at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland was omitted as Enzo Maresca rotated heavily following the Manchester derby, with 17-year-old Floyd Samba stepping in up front and scoring twice on his debut.
Haaland was rested as Manchester City beat Norwich City 5-0.
Haaland against Norwich City
0 goals in 1 game (0.0 a game) · City W1 D0 L0
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How it was reported
Floyd Samba reveals Haaland's role in dream City debut
Samba scored twice in City's 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich. Now he explains how Haaland influenced his game during his big debut.
Read it on Alloutsoccer.com
Haaland set to return as City face Sunderland
Haaland got a full rest in City's Carabao Cup win over Norwich. He's expected back up front against Sunderland on September 20.
Read it on The Standard
Haaland's 17-year-old replacement bags two on City debut
Floyd Samba scored twice in City’s 5-0 Carabao Cup win over Norwich. The 17-year-old says he’s got a big career ahead.
Read it on The Independent
No Haaland, no problem as 17-year-old Samba steals the show
A new £34.2m winger grabbed a goal and an assist, but City's academy star made the biggest splash against Norwich.
Read it on Sports Illustrated