Lijnders surprised how well City played, says Grant

MANCHESTER City assistant coach Pep Lijnders told Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant that he was “surprised” at how well the Blues had played in beating their League One opponents 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round.

- By TYRONE MARSHALL

Assistant Pep Lijnders (left) and City boss Pep Guardiola

City controlled proceedings throughout at the Accu Stadium, clocking up 75% possession and scoring through Phil Foden and Savinho to book a fourth round fixture at Swansea City.

Pep Guardiola’s side had 17 shots to five and never looked in trouble in West Yorkshire as they made it four games unbeaten since the international break.