Manchester City progressed into the semi-final of the League Cup with a comfortable victory over the Foxes. The match was over as a contest before half-time with the premiership outfit taking a 2-0 lead. Kolarov smashed home a superb 25 yard free kick in just the 9th minute and left the home side looking like the proverbial rabbits in headlights. In truth, Pellegrini's side could have scored a hatful during the remainder of the first half. It took until the 41st minute for them to double their lead, Dzeko heading home Milner's cross. City defenders were picked off during the build up to that goal and Nigel Pearson was right to express his disappointment at the defending during that move - City certainly contributed to their own demise.
The second half was a different affair and many might argue that Leicester were the better team after the break. However, poor defending allowed Dzeko to score his second of the night. The defence switched off as Milner ran to the by-line to receive a throw-in. He slid the ball into Dzeko who finished into the bottom corner. It left the Foxes with too much to do. That said, the introduction of James at half time certainly enabled Leicester to retain more possession and to provide more of an attacking threat. Indeed, Lloyd Dyer managed to score a consolation goal 13 minutes from time after a good move down the left flank. At least City competed in the second half and they certainly didn't disgrace themselves.
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