#Carabao Cup
Manchester City in the Carabao Cup — match reports, squad rotation, and cup progress updates from Not Really Here.
Haaland the trump card as City and Brighton renew rivalry
City host Brighton in the Premier League today after their Carabao Cup tie, with Erling Haaland back and in peak form for the top-of-the-table clash.
31 October 2026
City v Brighton: TV blackout, US coverage and a quick reunion
City host Brighton at the Etihad tomorrow, but the 3pm kick-off falls inside the UK television blackout. US viewers can watch on Peacock and NBCSN.
30 October 2026
Rulli the shootout hero as City edge Brighton in Carabao Cup thriller
Geronimo Rulli saved two penalties as Manchester City beat Brighton 4-3 in a shootout after a 2-2 draw at the Etihad to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
29 October 2026
City Land Bradford Home Tie as Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw Made
Manchester City will face Bradford City at the Etihad in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Brighton on penalties, with the tie likely to be played on 15 December.
29 October 2026
City Ring the Changes for Brighton Cup Tie as Maresca Hands Out Starts
Manchester City have confirmed a much-changed lineup for tonight's Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Brighton, with several key players rested and Matheus Nunes still absent.
28 October 2026
Haaland and four others handed Carabao Cup breather as Maresca rings the changes
Maresca rests five senior players for the Carabao Cup tie, backs Donnarumma, and City scouts watch a hat-trick hero in Belgium.
27 October 2026
Doku's Return Gives Maresca a Timely Boost as City Prepare for Brighton Double
Jeremy Doku is back after a calf injury and has two goal contributions since the international break, giving Enzo Maresca a timely boost ahead of City's double header with...
27 October 2026
Maresca Points to City's Road Record as Brighton Cup Tie Looms
Enzo Maresca says his City players ignore the noise ahead of. Brighton's visit in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
27 October 2026
Maresca Gives Five City Stars Three Days Off Ahead of Brighton Cup Tie
Enzo Maresca has given five key players three days off after the Aston Villa defeat, with none expected to face Brighton in the Carabao Cup tomorrow night.
27 October 2026
City's Carabao Cup Defence Continues Against Brighton: Team News, TV Details and Kick-Off Time
Manchester City continue their Carabao Cup defence against Brighton at the Etihad on Wednesday, with Enzo Maresca's side looking to build on their 5-0 win over Norwich.
27 October 2026
Ruben Dias Admits Frustration But Sees Positives After City's First Defeat of the Season
Ruben Dias has admitted City's frustration after their first defeat of the season, but insists there are positives as the Blues prepare for a double header with Brighton.
27 October 2026
Rayan Ait-Nouri's City Future in Doubt as January Exit Talk Emerges
Rayan Ait-Nouri could leave City in January if his situation does not improve, with the defender yet to play in the Premier League this season.
26 October 2026
Vitor Reis: Manchester City's forgotten defensive option as fatigue bites
Vitor Reis has made just two appearances for Manchester City this season, but with Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi showing signs of fatigue, the young Brazilian's chance may not be far...
20 October 2026
Semenyo Sidelined for Eight Weeks as Maresca Weighs Allan Option
Manchester City will be without Antoine Semenyo for eight weeks after a knee injury, opening the door for Brazilian winger Allan to stake his claim.
20 October 2026
Floyd Samba: From City Debut Double to a Third Country in Weeks
Floyd Samba scored twice on his City debut, then represented Germany at U19 level. The 17-year-old has now played youth international football for three countries.
5 October 2026
Why City's 20-Trophy Era Under Guardiola Stands Apart From the Charges
City's 20 trophies under Guardiola stand as fact, even as the club faces over 100 financial fair play charges. The two stories are separate, and both will endure.
1 October 2026