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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 23664628" data-attributes="member: 158020">Oxford United 0 Manchester City 3:  Foden stars as EFL Cup holders cruise into round four  <img src="https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1/2018/09/25/21/4544502-6207409-Manchester_City_booked_their_place_in_round_four_of_the_Carabao_-a-55_1537907428332.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />     Phil Foden scored his first Manchester City goal with Gabriel Jesus and Riyad  Mahrez on target either side of half-time as the holders eased into the EFL Cup  last 16 with a 3-0 victory at Oxford United.   City named a strong side for the third-round clash including captain Vincent  Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi in defence, while John Stones operated in an  unfamiliar role in front of the back line and there were starts for youngsters  Foden and Brahim Diaz.    Brazil striker Jesus recorded his second of the season with a close-range  header, and thereafter City's progression was not in doubt, with Foden  brilliantly setting up Mahrez for a late second.   And teenager Foden opened his account for the club with an arrowed finish in  added time to make a case for more regular selection under Pep Guardiola this  season.   Jesus thought he had struck in the 19th minute but the offside flag cut short  his celebrations, although the striker would not be denied by the officials when  he opened the scoring.After referee Roger East played a good advantage, Foden  swung a superb crossfield pass out to Diaz, whose shot rebounded up for Jesus to  stoop and head home from a few yards out.   Danilo, making his first appearance of the season, rifled a long-range drive  narrowly wide of the angle in the 50th minute as City sought a second goal.Foden  missed a sitter from a Danilo cross but made amends with a brilliant pass that  sent Mahrez clear on the break to score with a powerful strike with 12 minutes  left.   And Foden ensured City's passage in the 92nd minute, rounding off a star  performance in style with the Premier League champions rarely needing to get out  of first gear to start their EFL Cup defence with a win.</blockquote>

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