Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is preparing for another challenging encounter against Brighton after his side secured a penalty shoot-out victory over the Seagulls in the fourth round of the English League Cup at the Etihad Stadium on October 29, 2026.
The match ended level after regular time, forcing a shoot-out where City held their nerve to advance to the next round. Maresca acknowledged the difficulty of facing Brighton again, with the two sides set to meet once more in upcoming fixtures.
Photographs from the match show Maresca celebrating the hard-fought win alongside his players at the Etihad. The Italian coach will be hoping his team can replicate their composure from the spot when the sides clash again.
