Watford's League Cup campaign ended on Tuesday, with a 2-1 loss to Manchester City at The Etihad. Jeremy Doku scored the opener for City after just five minutes, and Matheus Nunes added a second in the 38th minute. Watford refused to give up, and Tom Ince scored a late goal in the 86th minute, but it was not enough to spark a comeback. The match was a tough test for Watford, who have struggled against City in recent seasons, conceding 26 goals in their last five meetings. Despite the loss, Watford can take heart from their resilient performance, which saw them create several scoring chances. City, on the other hand, were able to rotate their squad, with Pep Guardiola handing a first start to 16-year-old Kaden Braithwaite. The young player impressed, and could have scored a hat-trick but for some good saves from Watford keeper Jonathan Bond. The win sees City progress to the fourth round of the League Cup, while Watford will focus on their Championship campaign. Watford's manager will be looking to build on the positives from the match, and to use the experience to improve his team's performance in the league. The club's fans will be hoping for a strong run in the Championship, and will be looking to see their team bounce back from the defeat. And with several key players performing well, there is reason to be optimistic about Watford's chances. But for now, the focus will be on recovering from the loss, and preparing for the next match. So the work will continue, as Watford look to improve and to achieve their goals.