Liverpool have eliminated Chelsea in the fourth round of the EFL Cup to reach the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout on Wednesday night. Manchester City also progressed after coming from behind twice to draw 2–2 with Brighton before winning 4–3 on penalties.
Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead from the penalty spot in the 40th minute before Cody Gakpo equalised for Liverpool three minutes later, also from a penalty. Neither side could find a winner in the second half, sending the match to a shootout. Liverpool eventually won 6–5, with Chelsea missing three penalties and Liverpool missing two.
Manchester City and Brighton played out a 2–2 draw before City won 4–3 on penalties. Malick Yalcouyé gave Brighton the lead in the 30th minute before Mateo Kovačić equalized for City in the 40th minute. Georginio Rutter restored Brighton’s advantage two minutes after the restart, but Vitor Reis levelled for City in the second half. City eventually progressed after winning the shootout 4–3, with goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saving two Brighton penalties.
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the quarter-finals, while Manchester City will welcome Bradford City as both teams continue their pursuit of the EFL Cup.
