Mahrez scores as Manchester City beat Arsenal to reach semi-final of League Cup
The Gunners attempted to fight back when Alexandre Lacazette levelled proceedings moments after the half-hour mark. Mahrez then gave his side the lead in the 55th minute, curling home a free-kick which beat goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson. Foden increased the lead of Manchester City four minutes later after receiving a timely assist from Fernandinho before Aymeric Laporte sealed the victory. The result sealed City’s place in the semi-finals of the competition as Egypt international Mohamed Elneny, Ivory Coast’s Nicolas Pepe and Nigerian wonderkid Folarin Balogun’s efforts for the Gunne...