Manchester City advances in EFL Cup after penalty shootout win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Manchester City continues its title defense by advancing to the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Brighton. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, and City triumphed 4-3 in penalties. Gerónimo Rulli, starting in goal, saved the last two penalties taken by Brighton, securing the win for City. This match follows Arsenal's surprising elimination by Fleetwood Town the day before.
- •Match concluded 2-2, with Manchester City winning 4-3 on penalties.
- •Gerónimo Rulli saved the final two penalties for City.
- •The match is part of the EFL Cup round of 16.
- •City remains in contention for the title they won last year.
- •Arsenal was eliminated by Fleetwood Town the previous day.
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