9/26/2012

Villa knock Manchester City out of Cup


Manchester City suffered a shock Capital One Cup third round extra-time defeat by Aston Villa.
Mario Balotelli drove in a shot to put the home side in front before Gareth Barry turned an Andreas Weimann cross into his own net for Villa's equaliser.
Aleksandar Kolarov's free-kick put City back ahead but Gabriel Agbonlahor swept in a shot as Villa levelled again.
In extra-time, Charles N'Zogbia slotted in after a parried shot by Agbonlahor, whose deflected strike sealed the win.
The League Cup may not have been high up on City manager Roberto Mancini's list of priorities this season but the defeat and the manner of it will be a concern.
His side have already conceded 13 goals in seven games this season as City struggle to recapture the defensive qualities which helped them win the Premier League last season.

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