Man City and Liverpool win League Cup penalty shootouts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 23:15 · Archive

Manchester City and Liverpool advanced to the League Cup quarter-finals by winning penalty shootouts against Brighton and Chelsea respectively.

Manchester City and Liverpool advanced to the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, both needing penalties to overcome their opponents after dramatic matches.

City came from behind twice against Brighton to earn a 2-2 draw, then won the shootout 4-3. Backup goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli proved decisive, saving spot kicks from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk after City had fallen behind in the shootout when Mateo Kovacic's penalty was saved.

Liverpool's victory over Chelsea was equally tense. The match finished 1-1 with both goals coming from penalties, before Liverpool won the shootout 6-5. Wesley Fofana's missed final kick—which sailed over the crossbar into The Kop at Anfield—sealed Chelsea's elimination.

The results came after Arsenal's shock exit to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Other Premier League sides progressed on Thursday: Bournemouth beat Aston Villa 3-0, Crystal Palace won 1-0 at Fulham, and Sunderland overcame Brentford 3-2. Everton were scheduled to host Newcastle on Friday to complete the last-16ties.

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• Man City and Liverpool win League Cup penalty shootoutsManchester City and Liverpool have needed penalties to advance to the last eight in England's League Cup, on another day of drama in the competition.Perth Now · 28 Oct, 22:57
• Man City and Liverpool win League Cup penalty shootoutsManchester City and Liverpool have needed penalties to advance to the last eight in England's League Cup, on another day of drama in the competition.The West Australian · 28 Oct, 22:56

In this story: Manchester City · Liverpool · Brighton · Chelsea · Arsenal · Fleetwood Town · Anfield

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