Matheus Nunes scored his first goal for Manchester City in his 34th appearance as the home side beat second-division Watford 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the fourth round of the League Cup.

Jeremy Doku opened the scoring for City after five minutes and Nunes scored a fine strike in the 38th minute to put Pep Guardiola’s side in control at the Etihad Stadium.

Watford have suffered some terrible defeats to City in the Premier League in recent seasons, but they refused to give up and Tom Ince gave them a lifeline with a curling shot in the 86th minute.

City, who have won eight times, avoided a penalty shootout despite some pressure from Watford.

Chelsea secured their fourth round title by beating fourth division leaders Barrow 5-0 at Stamford Bridge, with Christopher Nkunku scoring a hat-trick for Enzo Maresca’s side.