EFL Cup Highlights: Man City and Brighton Clash, Fulham Falls to Crystal Palace

In the EFL Cup fourth round, Manchester City played against Brighton and Hove Albion, while Fulham faced Crystal Palace. Both matches featured all-Premier-League teams competing for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Manchester City made significant changes to their lineup, resting key players like Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Despite falling behind twice, City managed to win the shootout after Gerónimo Rulli saved two penalties. Phil Foden, who played the full match, assisted Mateo Kovacic's equalizer, showcasing his readiness despite uncertainty about his future starts.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace secured a narrow victory over Fulham, who struggled to convert their chances despite having 14 shots. Palace's Dean Henderson returned from injury, making crucial saves. The match extended Palace's unbeaten streak at Craven Cottage, although their overall form raises questions about their FPL appeal.