Manchester City and Liverpool advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after dramatic penalty shootout victories. City defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw, while Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate.
Manchester City held their nerve in a tense shootout to overcome Brighton, while Liverpool edged Chelsea in another closely contested battle. Both victories kept the two Premier League giants in contention for the trophy.
Elsewhere, AFC Bournemouth cruised to a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, Sunderland beat Brentford 3-2, and Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 1-0. The results set up an exciting road to the quarter-finals as the remaining teams continue their pursuit of Carabao Cup glory.
