Man City aims to make history after beating Brighton to reach the Carabao Cup quarterfinals.
On 29 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Manchester City, Premier League leaders, are on track to make history in English football after defeating Brighton to reach the Carabao Cup 2026-27 quarterfinals.
In this match, defending champions Manchester City drew 2-2 with Brighton in regular time, before winning the penalty shootout 5-3. City now has a chance to defend their Carabao Cup title after being drawn against League One's Bradford City in the quarterfinals.
This gives Manchester City a strong chance to set a record by winning their 10th Carabao Cup (League Cup) title, especially after two other favorites, Arsenal and Chelsea, were eliminated in the round of 16.
Arsenal lost on penalties 3-5 to League Two's Fleetwood Town after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Chelsea lost on penalties 5-6 to Liverpool following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Currently, Manchester City's only major competitor left is Liverpool, who hold the record for most Carabao Cup wins with 10 titles, following the quarterfinal draw results.
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth
Crystal Palace vs. Sunderland
Manchester City vs. Bradford
Fleetwood Town vs. Everton / Newcastle
