Man City given scare in Carabao Cup as Christopher Nkunku nets hat-trick in 5-0 Chelsea victory

Manchester City survived a late scare to return to winning ways after Sunday’s draw to Arsenal as they beat Watford 2-1 at home in the Carabao Cup.

First-half goals from Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes proved enough for a much-changed Man City side as they reached the fourth round at the expense of their Championship opponents Watford at the Etihad.

Hornets goalkeeper Jonathan Bond prevented the scoreline from becoming a rout as he made several saves in the second half while Savinho hit a post, but the visitors gained confidence in the latter stages of the match and a fine Tom Ince strike gave them hope of a remarkable comeback.

Yet, after plenty of last-gasp drama in a 2-2 Premier League draw against title rivals Arsenal, there was to be no nailbiting finish as…