A trio of American players helped their clubs advance to the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night.
Zack Steffen started in goal for Manchester City as they defeated Bournemouth 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
Steffen made a number of important saves to keep Bournemouth at bay, and he helped City to a comfortable victory.
Antonee Robinson started at left-back for Fulham as they defeated Millwall 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
Robinson was a constant threat down the left flank, and he played a key role in Fulham’s two goals.
Tim Ream started at center-back for Aston Villa as they defeated Reading 3-0 at Villa Park.
Ream was solid at the back for Villa, and he helped them to a clean sheet.
The three American players were all happy to help their clubs advance to the next round of the EFL Cup.
Steffen said: “It was a good team performance, and I’m happy to have helped the team get the win.”
Robinson said: “I’m really happy with the win, and I’m glad I could contribute to the team.”
Ream said: “It was a good night for the team, and I’m glad I could play my part.”
The three American players will be hoping to continue their good form when they return to Premier League action this weekend.
Steffen will be back in goal for Manchester City when they travel to Wolves on Saturday.
Robinson will be back at left-back for Fulham when they host West Ham United on Sunday.
Ream will be back at center-back for Aston Villa when they travel to Brentford on Sunday.
The three American players will be hoping to help their clubs continue their winning ways in the Premier League and the EFL Cup.
Steffen’s performance for Manchester City was particularly impressive.
The 27-year-old made a number of important saves to keep Bournemouth at bay, and he helped City to a comfortable victory.
Steffen’s performance was a reminder of his quality, and it will be interesting to see if he can challenge Ederson for the number one spot at City this season.
Robinson’s performance for Fulham was also impressive.
The 24-year-old was a constant threat down the left flank, and he played a key role in Fulham’s two goals.
Robinson’s performance was a reminder of his potential, and it will be interesting to see if he can help Fulham challenge for promotion to the Premier League this season.
Ream’s performance for Aston Villa was solid.
The 33-year-old was solid at the back for Villa, and he helped them to a clean sheet.
Ream’s performance was a reminder of his experience, and it will be interesting to see if he can help Aston Villa challenge for a European spot this season.
The three American players all had a positive impact on their clubs’ victories on Tuesday night.
They will be hoping to continue their good form in the Premier League and the EFL Cup.
