Cherki's beauty lifts City into semis as Andrews sees Brentford run come to an end

Cherki produced a rare moment of quality in the game when he arrowed a shot into the top corner in the 32nd minute before Savinho sealed progress

BLUE CRUISE: Manchester City's Rayan Cherki celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the English League Cup soccer match between Manchester City and Brentford in Manchester, England, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Manchester City 2 Brentford 0

Rayan Cherki's superb first-half strike helped Manchester City reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Brentford.