Summary

  • Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca says it is 'quite poor' to focus on Erling Haaland's controversial goal against Manchester United on Sunday

  • City played with 10 men for around an hour at Old Trafford after Phil Foden's sending off, but still came away with all three points

  • Ref Pro have since apologised to Manchester United for allowing Haaland's goal to stand, as Enzo Fernandez was stood in an offside position

  • Maresca says winger Jeremy Doku is closing in on a return

  • City looking to defend EFL Cup, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Bradford City, Bournemouth, Brentford, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Newcastle United, Peterborough and Sunderland already through

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  1. Thanks for joining uspublished at 11:44 BST

    That's all from Enzo Maresca's news conference ahead of his side's League Cup tie against Norwich on Thursday.

    Let's have a quick recap on what the Manchester City boss said:

    There are plenty of Premier League clubs involved in EFL Cup action this evening, which BBC Sport's live text coverage will keep you updated on.

    Thank you once again for tuning in. See you soon!

  2. Not the first offside goal in a Manchester derbypublished at 11:40 BST

    Haaland's goal on Sunday isn't the first time there has been a controversial goal with a player in an offside position in a Manchester derby. Back in January 2023, Man United won 2-1 against Man City. Bruno Fernandes scored to take his side level, despite the presence of Marcus Rashford in an offside position. City's protests that he had interfered with play went ignored despite the flag going up.

    Rashford was clearly offside as he chased Casemiro's pass, but did not touch the ball, leaving it for Fernandes to whip his finish beyond Ederson.

    City's argument was that Rashford was having a significant impact on the incident even without touching the ball because his presence clearly put him in a position where he had an effect on Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji's ability to make a challenge.

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    Maresca may think 'we' shouldn't focus on the "Haaland goal farce" but he's very much in the minority? Probably 99% of football fans are sick to the back teeth of VAR and the interfering busybodies who meddle in games.

    Michael, Newark

  4. 'Making mistakes is part of our job'published at 11:30 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked if he is 'frustrated' that the main talking point of games is often VAR decisions rather than the performance: "It's not easy for the VAR and the people in front of the screen. To make a decision in 10, 20 seconds is not easy for them. Sometimes they make mistakes. I make mistakes, players make mistakes. It's part of our job.

    "It's also complicated for them."

  5. Team news - McAidoo, Braithwaite and Samba 'will be involved'published at 11:28 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca asked if Ryan McAidoo, Kaden Braithwaite and Floyd Samba - and any other academy players - will be involved in Thursday's match: "These three work with us every day, unless they go with the second team to get minutes. They will all be involved tomorrow - I am not saying from the beginning, but they will be with us.

    "We have a session in the afternoon and we'll see if we need some more players.

    "When we started pre-season we had many young players and we just decided to keep these three because we think they can be here with us and improve. At some point, they will get a chance for minutes.

    "McAidoo already played in the Premier League, Braithwaite got minutes against Crystal Palace. The only one [who hasn't] is Floyd - but I'm sure he will soon get some minutes."

    Kaden BraithwaiteImage source, Getty Images
  6. Will Man City appeal Foden's red card?published at 11:24 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked if the club intend to challenge Phil Foden's red card from the Manchester Derby: "We didn't speak about it, to be honest. I don't know."

  7. 'Foden knows his reaction wasn't good, move on'published at 11:20 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked how Phil Foden has been since getting sent off in the Manchester Derby: "At half-time he was upset and sad because he knew it was something wrong. After the game he was a bit more relieved and happy.

    "Yesterday he was very good. He knows that the reaction was probably not a good one but it is finished and we move on."

    On the impact of the suspension: "It's a big one [blow]. He was doing well with us. He started quite well [before his red card]. Now he is out tomorrow and for Sunderland and Liverpool. Then he is back again."

    Phil Foden speaking to referee Michael OliverImage source, Getty Images
  8. Team news - Doku 'close' to returnpublished at 11:17 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca provided a team news update ahead of Thursday's match: "Jeremy [Doku] is quite close. We are happy. He is quite close."

    Jeremy DokuImage source, Getty Images
  9. 'We are still waiting for an apology from three years ago'published at 11:13 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca speaking on Sunday's controversial goal in the Manchester Derby: "There is knowledge that there was a mistake and that's all. Sometimes it goes for you sometimes against you.

    "Three years ago it when I was here happened the exact same against Manchester United. The goal was not a regular goal and no one apologised. We are still waiting for the apology for that.

    "Sometimes it happens for you, sometimes against you. It's football."

    Bruno Fernandes celebratingImage source, Getty Images
  10. Team news - Maresca confirms he will make changespublished at 11:07 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked if tomorrow is a chance for players who get less game time to play: "For sure we will make some changes but I don't know many. For different reasons.

    "The ones that are going to play, I'm sure that they are going to play important games, in the Premier League or Champions League. Now it's early season with no injuries or suspended players. In November, December, January and February, with the amount of games, we will need rest.

    "The players that are going to play tomorrow, it's an opportunity for them to get better and better. At some point we need them."

  11. Only talking about Haaland goal is 'poor'published at 11:01 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked if he is glad there is no VAR in action for Thursday's match: "To talk about one moment after that game when we played for 70, 75 minutes with 10 players is quite poor. I think the performance was unbelievable and I'm pleased.

    "Tomorrow night, it's another competition but the ambition is the same. There is no VAR but we don't plan the game in a different way."

    Erling Haaland speaking to referee Michael OliverImage source, Getty Images
  12. 'We need to compete in all competitions'published at 10:56 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca, asked where the EFL Cup ranks in terms of importance: "One more competition. We need to compete in all of the competitions. We will try our best and we will see where we finish."

    After saying in the past he prefers to play Premier League teams in the cup competitions, he was asked if he still thinks this way: "Absolutely. They are all tricky games, different games. We need to do our job in the right way and I have no doubt it will be a tricky game for many reasons.

    Enzo MarescaImage source, Getty Images
  13. Full quotes from Maresca to comepublished at 10:52 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    As expected, Enzo Maresca's press conference was dominated by the fallout from the officiating in Sunday's Manchester derby.

    However, he also provided updates on Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku, and hinted at some of the changes we could see tomorrow night.

    We'll now take you through the full quotes.

  14. Foden 'sad and upset' after United red cardpublished at 10:45 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca says Phil Foden was "very sad and upset" at half-time after his sending off against Manchester United on Sunday.

    However, the City manager says the midfielder was a little "happier" after the match once his side had secured all three points.

    Phil FodenImage source, Getty Images
  15. Maresca to rotatepublished at 10:42 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    The Manchester City manager says he will make a number of changes for tomorrow night's game against Norwich.

    He says it will provide an opportunity for certain members of the squad to build up their form and fitness, which could prove valuable later in the season when City face the demands of the Premier League and Champions League.

  16. Focus on VAR decision is 'poor'published at 10:37 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca is clearly unhappy that Erling Haaland's controversial winner has taken the shine off his side's gritty performance at Old Trafford on Sunday.

    The Manchester City manager says that focusing on that "one episode" after the performance his side produced is "quite poor".

  17. VAR error is 'part of football'published at 10:33 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca says the VAR's failure to rule out Erling Haaland's goal during Sunday's 1-0 win against Manchester United is "part of football".

    Maresca said City are still waiting for an apology after Marcus Rashford's goal was allowed to stand in City's 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford in January 2023.

  18. Maresca is herepublished at 10:29 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca is now in position to preview tomorrow's game.

    We'll be bringing you the full quotes from the Manchester City manager shortly.

  19. When did Man City and Norwich last play?published at 10:23 BST

    Man City v Norwich (19:30 BST)

    If their most recent history is anything to go by, Manchester City will cruise in to the fourth round will ease.

    In their last three meetings, City have put 14 goals past the Canaries with no reply, their most recent of which a 4-0 thumping in 2022.

    Of course lot has changed for both sides since then, but Enzo Maresca's side will be looking to stamp their authority with a strong performance as they look to defend their EFL Cup title.

    Manchester City players celebrate scoring against Norwich in 2022Image source, Getty Images
  20. Maresca's perfect fivepublished at 10:16 BST

    Man City v Norwich (Thurs, 19:30 BST)

    Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca's first five competitive matches as Manchester City boss:

    Man City 2-1 Bournemouth

    Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City

    Man City 1-0 Coventry

    Porto 0-2 Man City (Champions League)

    Man Utd 0-1 Man City

    All games in Premier League unless stated otherwise

    Enzo Maresca celebrates victoryImage source, Getty Images