Manchester City fielded a heavily rotated team just two days after a feisty Premier League match against Arsenal and still had too much for second-tier Watford in the English League Cup.

Matheus Nunes scored his first Manchester City goal in his 34th appearance as the hosts eased to a 2-1 victory over second-tier Watford to reach the fourth round of the League Cup on Tuesday. Jeremy Doku slotted in City's opener after five minutes and Nunes produced a clinical finish in the 38th minute to put Pep Guardiola's side in control at The Etihad.

Arsenal executive vice-chair Tim Lewis refused to shake hands with his Manchester City counterparts as the drama from Sunday’s tense 2-2 draw spilled into the director’s box, according to reports. The Gunners thought they had sealed a vital three points against their Premier League title rivals at the Etihad before John Stones equalised in the 98th minute.

Arsenal executive vice-chair Tim Lewis reportedly refused to shake hands with his Manchester City counterparts following Sunday's draw.

Arsenal has gotten under Manchester City’s skin in what has fast become the new big rivalry in English soccer.

There was a period of dark-arts calm at the start of the second half as Arsenal’s 10 men held on for grim life in the face of waves of City pressure, but 19 minutes after the restart, the war of tricks resumed as Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya went down requiring treatment.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has claimed at least one of his players came away from Sunday's 2-2 draw at Manchester City with a 'serious injury'.The Gunners were within seconds of securing a

Gabriel has told Manchester City that Arsenal are “waiting for them at our ground” after their “battle” at Etihad Stadium. The Gunners and City played out an enthralling 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon,

Gabriel has added fuel to the fire in the title race, stating that Arsenal are eager for a chance at retribution against Manchester City after their intense encounter at the Etihad. The two title contenders played out an acrimonious draw which saw Gabriel go head-to-head with City's striker Erling Haaland.