Liverpool progressed to the League Cup quarter-finals after defeating Chelsea on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Anfield. Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea an early advantage from the spot in the 40th minute, but Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool three minutes later. Chelsea's Valentin Barco hit the post during the shootout, while Giorgi Mamardashvili's save on Emmanuel Emegha proved decisive as Joe Gomez and Wesley Fofana's own goal secured Liverpool's passage.
Manchester City survived a stern test from Brighton, drawing 2-2 before prevailing on penalties at the Etihad Stadium. Malick Yalcouye opened the scoring for Brighton in the 30th minute, Mateo Kovacic equalized, and Georginio Rutter restored Brighton's lead after halftime. Vitor Reis leveled for City in the 72nd minute, setting up the shootout where Geronimo Rulli denied Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk to send City through.
City manager Enzo Maresca made nine changes after Saturday's loss to Aston Villa, resting stars including Erling Haaland and Ruben Dias. The teams will meet again in the Premier League on Saturday at the Etihad.
