Man City, Liverpool and Sunderland into Carabao Cup quarter-finals after dramatic night
Manchester City and Liverpool both survived penalty shoot-outs to reach the League Cup quarter-finals on a dramatic night that pushed the holders and the Reds to the limit. City twice came from behind against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium before eventually prevailing 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw. Malick Yalcouye put Brighton ahead after 30 minutes, but Mateo Kovacic levelled with a…
Manchester City and Liverpool secured their places in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after dramatic penalty shoot-outs on a tense night of football.
City fought back from 2-1 down against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. Victor Yalcouye put Brighton ahead after just 30 minutes, but Mateo Kovacic levelled the scores before half-time. Georginio Rutter restored City's advantage in the second half, only for Vitor Reis to equalize with a free-kick in the 72nd minute. City's stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli proved to be the hero, denying Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk with two crucial saves in the shootout.
The Italian manager, Enzo Maresca, praised Rulli's performance, stating that the game was chaotic but overall, City controlled it well. He also admitted that his team hadn't practised penalties since replacing Pep Guardiola over the summer. City will face Bradford City in the quarter-finals.
Liverpool also overcame Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Xabi Alonso made his return to the club where he spent five seasons as a player. Chelsea took the lead in the 40th minute, but Liverpool equalized three minutes later. Neither side could find a winner, leading to a nail-biting shootout. Chelsea missed a decisive penalty, allowing Liverpool to advance to the quarter-finals at home to Bournemouth.
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