Manchester City 2-2 Brighton [4-3p]: City beat Seagulls 4-3 on penalties in close cup tie

Manchester City faced Brighton in an EFL Cup fourth round match at the Etihad Stadium. Despite Brighton's recent poor record in the competition, they sought to continue their strong start to the season. Both teams started with a mix of junior and senior players and quickly began their counter-attacks, with Brighton's Michael Svoboda coming close to scoring with an early chance.

Brighton took the lead in the 30th minute as Georginio Rutter scored from a Malick Yalcouye assist. City equalized just nine minutes later through Mateo Kovacic. Brighton regained the lead in the 42nd minute as Georginio Rutter struck again. City equalized once more in the 72nd minute via Floyd Samba's rebounded free-kick after a foul by Malick Yalcouye.

With no added time, the match went to penalties, where Manchester City emerged victorious 4-3 after a tense final.