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  1. Man City 2-2 (4-3) Brighton - the fans' verdict

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    We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Brighton.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Man City fans

    Glynn: Enzo Maresca got out of jail with a poor team selection. They roughed us up so it was a moral victory. We now know what to expect on Saturday!

    Harry: About what I expected from the B team. We were probably second best for the majority of the match against a fantastic Brighton side. I think the referee needed to be harsher. Rulli was fantastic and our subs made the difference. Getting a win under any circumstances was unexpected and very welcome. Credit to Brighton, showing us once again that there's a million better ways to spend £125m than Enzo Fernandez.

    Brighton fans

    David: So proud of Brighton to have been in the lead on two occasions and never gave up against probably the strongest current Premier League team so far this season. A horrible way to go out. Same again at the weekend, without penalties, please.

    James: Albion needed to be more clinical. They had chance after chance to put the game to bed in the first half of the second half but weren't able to convert. Having said that, it was still an excellent performance and the quality of the football the boys are playing at the moment is fantastic.

    Nick: Good performance. Better team on the night, should have put away one of our chances at 2-1 to kill it off. We didn't and paid the price. Had a slightly phoney feel to it, with the "main event" being on Saturday. Hopefully Hurzeler will use the disappointment to spark up a first league victory for the Albion at the Etihad.

    Olly: Another good performance that should have ensured a win but for missed opportunities to finish the game off again. Unfortunately, our penalty shootout record is poor so another chance of a trophy is gone.

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  5. 'I need to step up and try to make this' - Rutter

    Forward Georginio Rutter says he needs to "step up" to fight for a place in Brighton's starting line-up.

    The Seagulls exited the Carabao Cup on Wednesday after a 2-2 draw against Manchester City turned in to a penalty shootout defeat. But Rutter earned his first goal and assist in the competition - taking his total goal contributions to seven for the season.

    "For a striker it's good to score but it's a bit annoying when we don't win. Of course I take it but it's better when you win," Rutter told BBC Radio Sussex.

    "I tried to give my best, I know there's competition in the team. Babis [Charalampos Kostoulas] is doing very well, so I need to step up and try to make this."

    On the game, he added: "We missed some chances, myself as well. Of course I scored and assisted but I think I could do better from some action. But it's football.

    "It was a good opportunity for us but now we have to stay focused because we have a lot of games to come in other competitions as well.

    "The last two games were very frustrating and we have to be consistent and win some games. I think we have the quality to win a game like this so, we have to be ready and come back for a bit of revenge."

    Hear the full interview above or listen on BBC Sounds here

  6. Man City 2-2 (4-3) Brighton: What Hurzeler said

    Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler speaking to BBC Radio Sussex following the penalty shooutout defeat at Manchester City in the Carabao Cup: "I'm disappointed as the game was there for us [to win], but we conceded a few goals which were very unlucky.

    "Overall, there were plenty of positives to take away from the performance.

    "My players showed togetherness and always tried to keep going. We had plenty of chances that we couldn't score. Sometimes you also need a bit of luck and we didn't have that.

    "The good thing is that we can come back in three days and get revenge so that we can stand here with a better feeling after the game."

    To hear more from Hurzeler press play below or listen here on BBC Sounds

    Hürzeler: 'Game there for us to win'

  7. Brighton can't produce repeat penalty success

    Shamoon Hafez
    Football reporter

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    The only previous League Cup meeting came between Manchester City and Brighton came on 24 September 2008, 23 days after City's takeover by the Abu Dhabi Football Group.

    On that night, Brighton – then a League One outfit – shocked a top-flight City side containing the likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Vincent Kompany and Daniel Sturridge on penalties to reach the next round.

    It looked like being a repeat success on this occasion but Geronimo Rulli spoiled Brighton's latest trip to the north – the Seagulls had dumped out Manchester United across the city in the previous round.

    In the first half, Diego Gomez and Georginio Rutter had shots from range in quick succession, both of which went straight into the grasp of Rulli, before Malick Yalcouye struck from close range.

    Before that, Rayan Cherki had been the liveliest player, going on a weaving run before scuffing a shot straight at Steele, while a free-kick from the edge of the box failed to clear the wall.

    And the Frenchman proved to be protagonist as the match wore by helping his side through.

    It was his free-kick which Vitor Reis converted and then the former Lyon man stepped up to score City's fifth penalty in the shootout - allowing Rulli's superb stop from Dunk to be the match-winning moment.

    City will now be confident of retaining their trophy after seeing last season's beaten finalists Arsenal stunned by Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.

    Brighton will not have to wait long to try and gain revenge for this result, heading back to Etihad Stadium to face City in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

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  12. Follow Wednesday's Carabao Cup games live

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    There are five Carabao Cup fourth round games on Wednesday and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.

    • Manchester City v Brighton (19:30)

    • Bournemouth v Aston Villa

    • Fulham v Crystal Palace

    • Sunderland v Brentford

    • Liverpool v Chelsea (20:00)

    Kick-off times 19:45 GMT unless stated.

    Follow all of the action and reaction here

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    Players can join at any time, get involved with the latest round and start building a streak.

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  14. Defender Flint rejoins Crawley for rest of season

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    Josh Flint's former clubs include Portsmouth, Bognor Regis Town and Dutch side Volendam

    Crawley Town have re-signed defender Josh Flint on a contract to the end of the season.

    The 26-year-old left in the summer when his previous contract expired as he recovered from surgery on an injury.

    Having completed his rehabilitation, Flint has been training with the club for more than a month and has now signed a new deal.

    He has made 57 appearances for the Reds, scoring twice.

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