EFL Cup: Liverpool knock out Chelsea, Man City progress

A big night in England!

On Wednesday evening, a day after Arsenal's shock exit away to fourth-tier club Fleetwood, the English League Cup round of 16 continued.

The evening's standout fixture saw Liverpool take on Chelsea. A place in the next round was decided on penalties after the match ended 1-1.

And it was the Reds who came out on top against the Blues in the shootout! Liverpool won 6-5 on penalties to reach the quarter-finals.

Holders Manchester City are also still in the competition!

After a thrilling match ended 2-2, Man City advanced with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Brighton.

Former Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, handed a start by Enzo Maresca, saved Brighton's final two penalties to send his club through to the quarter-finals.

The evening's other results:

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