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Manchester City goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has revealed he made a bold pre-match prediction to Enzo Fernandez before his penalty heroics against Brighton. The Argentine shot-stopper proved to be the difference-maker at the Etihad Stadium as Enzo Maresca’s side secured their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has stunned fans by revealing that his squad did not undergo any specific penalty training before their Carabao Cup victory. Despite the lack of preparation from twelve yards, the holders managed to navigate a tense shootout against Brighton to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

Just three days after a breathless 2–2 Carabao Cup fourth-round duel decided by a 4–3 penalty shootout in East Manchester, Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion collide once more at the Etihad Stadium with vital Premier League points on the line.

Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City take on League One side Bradford City. Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties, will welcome Everton or Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace face Sunderland in an all-Premier League tie, with all four games set for the week commencing December 14.