Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola paid tribute to opponents West Ham after his side were knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties last night.City were aiming to reach the quarter-finals of the competition, which they have won for the past four seasons.But after a 0-0 draw at the London Stadium, Phil Foden’s miss from 12 yards proved crucial in a 5-3 defeat on penalties.Guardiola’s side were unbeaten in 21 games in the competition going into the tie against David Moyes’ team yet they could not extend their remarkable run on Wednesday night.The visitors had 64 per cent of the ball and 25 attempts on goal, but it ultimately came down to spot-kicks, with Said Benrahma scoring the decisive fifth for the Hammers after Foden had put his.
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