Holders Manchester City set up a fourth-round EFL Cup tie with Brighton after a superb debut from teenager Floyd Samba helped them sweep past Norwich. The 17-year-old, son of former Blackburn defender Chris Samba, scored twice as City easily dealt with Championship opposition.The Seagulls were impressive winners against Manchester United on Wednesday and will be stern opposition for the holders as they chase a 10th League Cup win.But Enzo Maresca has settled in well at the Etihad and his second string were much too strong for an equally changed Norwich side.Rico Lewis pinged an early shot over the top for the hosts before the esciting Samba headed in on his debut after good work on the right by Allan.Rayan Cherki added a second just three minutes later after running behind a high Norwich line after a fine pass from Ayyoub Bouaddi.It was three at the start of the second half as elegant winger Allan cut in from the left, came back onto his left foot and angled in across goal.Samba then made it four with an even better curler from a similar area to cap a very impressive display.Father Chris, who played 171 times in the Premier League for Blackburn and QPR, was in the stands to enjoy, and with another son Tyrone also on Citys books has every reason to smile.And it was 5-0 in the final minute as a fine flowing move was finished at the back post by Ryan McAidoo another exciting young talent on the roster.EFL Cup: Fourth roundFixtures to be played in week of 26 October 2026Fleetwood Town v ArsenalManchester City v BrightonEverton v NewcastleSunderland v BrentfordLiverpool v ChelseaBradford City v PeterboroughFulham v Crystal PalaceBournemouth v Aston Villa Topics EFL Cup Manchester City F.C. Norwich City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Manchester City v Norwich LIVE: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 17th September, 2026 Man City v Norwich: Confirmed teams for EFL Cup tie Tom Rostance 17th September, 2026 FPL 2026/27 : Five Players to Axe Ahead of Gameweek 5 Blake Hurst 17th September, 2026 FPL 2026/27 : Forest Duo Headline Five Transfer Targets for Gameweek 5 Blake Hurst 17th September, 2026 Thats on me Carrick pulls no punches after Man Utds EFL Cup collapse Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026 EFL Cup draw: Liverpool get Chelsea while Fleetwood bank glamour fourth-round tie Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026
