Manchester City beats Brighton on penalties

Manchester City advanced to the EFL Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Brighton after a 2-2 draw. The match was tightly contested, with both teams showing strong performances.

Brighton's performance and key moments

Brighton, a surprise team this season finishing third in the Premier League, led 1-0 and 2-1 with French player Georginio Rutter both assisting and scoring. Manchester City equalized in the 72nd minute through a deflected free kick by Rayan Cherki.

Penalty shootout highlights

During the penalty shootout, Brighton's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli made two crucial saves, including stopping a penalty from City's Mateo Kovacic. These saves were pivotal in keeping Brighton in the match until the final moments.

Liverpool defeats Chelsea in dramatic shootout

Liverpool advanced to the EFL Cup quarterfinals with a 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Chelsea after a 1-1 draw. The match was marked by intense action and dramatic moments.

Key moments in Liverpool vs. Chelsea

Two penalties were scored in quick succession by Morgan Rogers (40th minute) for Liverpool and Cody Gakpo (43rd minute) for Chelsea. The match eventually went to a penalty shootout, with Liverpool winning after Chelsea's Wesley Fofana missed his final kick.

Injuries and setbacks for Chelsea

Chelsea also suffered a setback when defender Maxence Lacroix was injured in the 46th minute and had to leave the field. This injury added to the challenges faced by the team during the match.

Other EFL Cup results

Other matches on Wednesday saw Crystal Palace qualify with a 1-0 win over Fulham, while Bournemouth defeated Aston Villa 3-0. Brentford, currently sixth in the Premier League, lost 3-2 to Sunderland, the league's bottom team.

Fourth round results summary

The results of the fourth round of the EFL Cup played on Wednesday included Manchester City defeating Brighton 2-2 on penalties (4-3), Sunderland defeating Brentford 3-2, Fulham losing to Crystal Palace 0-1, Bournemouth defeating Aston Villa 3-0, and Liverpool defeating Chelsea 1-1 on penalties (6-5). On Thursday, Everton will face Newcastle.