Rulli’s heroics earn Manchester City shootout success against Brighton
Manchester City defeated Brighton in a penalty shootout to advance to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli was the decisive factor, saving two penalties to secure the win.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Manchester City in contention for the Carabao Cup and sets up a quarter-final match against Bradford.
Gerónimo Rulli is congratulated by teammates after Manchester City’s dramatic win. Photograph: James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images Gerónimo Rulli is congratulated by teammates after Manchester City’s dramatic win. Photograph: James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images Carabao Cup Rulli’s heroics earn Manchester City shootout success against Brighton Jamie Jackson at the Etihad Stadium Wed 28 Oct 2026 21.58 GMT Last modified on Thu 29 Oct 2026 03.24 GMT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google After Jérémy Doku’s second-half substitute appearance transformed Manchester City into a high-octane proposition, the smart money was on the momentum continuing into a victorious penalty shootout.
So it proved as Enzo Maresca’s men triumphed 4-3, Gerónimo Rulli the hero: his save from Lewis Dunk’s fifth spot-kick was decisive, the Argentinean also having repelled Yasin Ayari’s fourth effort.
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