Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarterfinals

In a thrilling Carabao Cup match, Manchester City advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Brighton on penalties following a 2-2 draw. Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli proved to be the hero, saving two crucial penalties to secure City's progression. Just before halftime, Brighton took the lead with Malick Yalcouye's close-range finish from Georginio Rutter's cross.

However, City quickly equalized through Mateo Kovacic's strike five minutes before halftime. The game continued to be intense, with Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler re-taking the lead shortly after the restart, following Rutter's fine first-time finish. Brighton's efforts to extend their lead were thwarted by Rulli's remarkable fingertip save, denying Rutter a second goal, and his thwarted shot hitting the side netting.

Rayan Cherki's effort went wide, while a late free-kick by Brighton's substitute Mats Wieffer also struck the post. The match eventually went to penalties, and Rulli's stunning saves ensured Manchester City's place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. City will learn their next opponent following the conclusion of the Liverpool-Chelsea tie on Wednesday night.