Manchester City secured their place in the fifth round of the League Cup on Wednesday, overcoming Brighton & Hove Albion in a tense penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
Manager Enzo Maresca, who rotated his squad with nine changes to the starting lineup, saw his side battle through a challenging encounter. Despite the manager expressing frustration with his team's performance during regulation time, goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli proved instrumental in the result, delivering a series of crucial saves to keep City in the contest.
The match remained deadlocked after extra time, forcing the tie to be decided from the spot. Rayan Cherki stepped up to convert the decisive penalty, sealing a 4-3 shootout victory for the hosts and ensuring their progression in the competition.
The win keeps City’s domestic cup campaign alive as they look to maintain momentum across multiple fronts this season.
