Manchester City advances past Brighton on penalties in EFL Cup
Manchester City wins the EFL Cup fourth‑round tie against Brighton after a 2‑2 draw, prevailing 4‑3 in the penalty shoot‑out. The match is held at the Etihad Stadium. Brighton, currently third in the Premier League with the league's strongest attack and third‑best defence, had previously beaten City 3‑0 earlier this season. Their goal difference stands at +16, compared with City's +11.
Key facts
- Malick Yalcouye scores for Brighton in the cup match.
- Mateo Kovacic scores for Manchester City in the cup match.
- Georginio Rutter scores for Brighton in the cup match.
- No VAR is used at this stage of the competition.
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Why it matters
The result keeps City in the cup while highlighting Brighton's strong league form.
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