Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, second left, fights for the ball against Hull City's Moses Odubajo, left, as Ahmed Elmohamady sits on the ground during the English League Cup soccer match between Manchester City and Hull City at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
December 01, 2015 - 1:55 PM
LONDON - Manchester City thrashed Hull 4-1 and advanced to the League Cup semifinals on Tuesday, while Everton and Stoke also progressed with victories against second-tier opposition.
Wilfried Bony gave City an early lead, converting after Kevin De Bruyne's shot from distance rebounded off the post.
Kelechi Iheanacho tapped in from close range, before a quick-fire double by De Bruyne, including a stunning free kick, completed City's scoring.
Andrew Robertson got a last-minute consolation goal for Hull.
Everton won 2-0 at Middlesbrough. Gerard Deulofeu scored first, shooting low from the edge of the penalty area after a weaving through the middle of the pitch.
Deulofeu then crossed in for Romelu Lukaku to double Everton's lead.
Stoke beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 with goals from Ibrahim Afellay and Phil Bardsley.
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