In a fixture that may stir painful memories for the visitors, Manchester City face off against Watford in the EFL Cup third-round at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
The Premier League champions, known for their dominance in this competition under Pep Guardiola, make their entrance at this stage, while the Hornets have already defeated MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle to earn this high-profile clash.
Once a routine triumph during Guardiola’s earlier years, City have not lifted the EFL Cup since their fourth consecutive win in the pandemic-affected 2020-21 season, marking their eighth title overall.
