Out but not down. Manchester City have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup and their unbeaten streak for the season is over after a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in North London.
Two more injuries picked up on the night, taking the list to eight sidelined players, will further test a severely depleted squad and make their chances of success in other competitions harder.
For all that though, Pep Guardiola had plenty to enjoy as he watched an under-strength team give Spurs a better run for their money than many had anticipated.
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