Man City cruise through after Raheem Sterling strikes

Tuesday 22 Sep 2015
Raheem Sterling was on target against Sunderland

Raheem Sterling was among the scorers as Manchester City put Saturday’s defeat behind them with a comprehensive 4-1 win at Sunderland in the Capital One Cup.

The England forward scored the last of four first-half goals as City, who surrendered their perfect start to the Premier League season at home to West Ham United last weekend, eased into the fourth round.

England U19s forward Patrick Roberts also featured for City at the Stadium of Light after coming off the bench in the second half.

Elsewhere, Ross Barkley netted on his 100th Everton appearance as the Toffees came from behind to beat Championship side Reading 2-1.

Nick Blackman scored for the Royals but Everton – who also had Phil Jagielka, John Stones and Brendan Galloway in action – fought back through Barkley and Gerard Deulofeu.

Ross Barkley celebrates his strike against Reading

Ross Barkley celebrates his strike against Reading

England U21s keeper Jordan Pickford saved a Dan Gosling penalty as Preston North End took Premier League Bournemouth to a shootout but the Cherries prevailed.

With the scores level at 2-2 after extra time, Pickford kept his side in it by keeping out Bournemouth’s third spot kick but the visitors went on to win the shootout 3-2.

England Under-20s trio Chuba Akpom, Isaac Hayden and Moses Odubajo all featured as Hull City upset Premier League Swansea 1-0, David Meyler with the game’s only goal.

Matt Grimes started the clash for Swansea and was replaced by Jonjo Shelvey in the second half but neither could inspire an equaliser.

Andy Carroll and Carl Jenkinson both started West ham’s trip to in-form Leicester City but they were helpless to deny the Foxes a 2-1 victory, Andy King netting the winner late in extra time.

Jack Stephens appeared off the bench as Middlesbrough completed an impressive 3-0 win against Wolves, who had Dominic Iorfa in defence.

And Birmingham teenager Demarai Gray could not prevent Aston Villa securing a 1-0 derby triumph, while Cauley Woodrow was in action as Fulham lost to Stoke by the same scoreline.


By FA Staff