Overview
- Phil Foden opened the scoring after linking with debutant Divine Mukasa, then teed up Savinho for a bar-and-in second to seal a 2-0 win.
- Pep Guardiola made nine changes from the Arsenal draw, with only Foden and Nico O'Reilly retaining their places in the starting XI.
- Kalvin Phillips returned as a late substitute for his first competitive Manchester City appearance since December 2023.
- Huddersfield were largely contained but went closest through Cameron Ashia, who hit the post late on at the Accu Stadium.
- James Trafford kept a comfortable clean sheet as City controlled possession and advanced to the fourth round.