Out in the Champions League and in the League Cup, the championship title out of reach – but in the FC Cup in the quarter -finals. Manchester City still has the chance of a trophy this messed up season.
However, the team of coach Pep Guardiola also struggled against the second division club Plymouth Argyle. With his goal in the 38th minute, Maksym Taloverkov ensured that the soft were briefly set to sensation – but the “Citizens” escaped another setback this season.
Nico O’reilly equalized in the first half (45.+1), the 19-year-old then made the turn perfect with his 2-1 (76th). Altstar Kevin de Bruyne ensured clear conditions in the final phase (90th). In addition to Man City, Aston Villa (2-0 against Cardiff City), Preston North End (3: 0 against FC Burnley), AFC Bournemouth (5: 4 after penalty shooting against the Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Crystal Palace have already qualified for the quarter -finals – the latter could not really be happy about it.
Mateta by Milwall goalkeeper hit the head badly
Because the 3: 1 against FC Milwall was overshadowed by a brutal foul to Jean-Philippe Mateta, which, after an attack by the opposing goalkeeper Liam Roberts, had to be treated with ventilation aid for several minutes on the lawn and then taken to the hospital. Roberts had taken him against his head during a clarification campaign and rightly saw the red card afterwards.
Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace is fouled by Millwalls Liam Robertts.
“He is conscious and lies in the hospital. His ear looks terrible. It is a very serious injury, we hope the best for him”said Palace coach Oliver Glasner about the former professional of Mainz 05. Palace boss Steve Parish suffered sharp criticism of Roberts: “This is the most ruthless attack on a soccer field I’ve ever seen. I think he should question himself thoroughly, this boy, because he endangers a colleague, maybe even his life with such an attack.”