Anis Ben Slimane scores as Norwich City reach League Cup second round

Anis Ben Slimane scored as Norwich City secured their place in the second round of the League Cup with a 4-1 victory over Milton Keynes.

The Tunisian international was on the scoresheet as Norwich produced a dominant performance at home to comfortably overcome their opponents in the opening round of the competition.

Ben Slimane scored Norwich’s second goal of the match, adding to an impressive team display that saw the hosts find the net four times.

Norwich established control of the contest and maintained their advantage as they progressed through the first stage of the League Cup. Their four-goal performance ensured there was little doubt over which side would advance.

For Ben Slimane, the goal provided an important personal contribution to Norwich’s convincing victory. The Tunisia international was able to make his mark on the match by finding the net during a game in which Norwich’s attacking quality proved decisive.

The result also means Norwich can now turn their attention to the second round of the competition after successfully negotiating their opening fixture.

Milton Keynes were unable to match Norwich’s attacking threat, with the home side ultimately scoring four times. The visitors managed one goal in response, but it was not enough to prevent Norwich from securing a comfortable win.

Ben Slimane’s goal was Norwich’s second of the afternoon and helped the hosts establish a commanding position during the tie.

The Tunisian midfielder will now hope to build on the performance as Norwich continue their campaign. His contribution gives him an early highlight in the League Cup, while Norwich move into the next round with confidence following a comprehensive home victory.

With four goals scored and only one conceded, Norwich completed the opening-round assignment in convincing fashion. Ben Slimane’s name was among the scorers as the English club booked their place in the next stage.

Norwich City will now await their second-round challenge, while Ben Slimane can take confidence from his goalscoring contribution in the club’s first League Cup match of the campaign.