In the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2–0 away from home, giving themselves a comfortable cushion ahead of the return match. The Citizens got the job done with disciplined play and clinical finishing.
The game also stood out for another key reason: Uzbekistan national team player Abduqodir Husanov started and played the full 90 minutes. Solid at the back, alert in reading situations, decisive in duels — in short, he delivered a statement performance in his position.
After the match, several well-known stats platforms gave our player different ratings. Husanov’s numbers did not go unnoticed:
- FotMob — 8.0
- SofaScore — 8.1
- Flashscore — 7.6
The figures may vary, but the overall message is the same: Husanov’s work was clear to see, and he certainly wasn’t just on the pitch for show.
For reference, Manchester City’s next match is on January 17 against Manchester United. That means another big stage ahead — and a consistent player like Husanov is always valuable on nights like that.
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