🚨 Changes but Cherki and Foden start: Manchester City-Brighton line-ups

Manchester City and Brighton met in the fourth round of the League Cup on October 28, 2026, in what was the first of two fixtures between the sides within a week. Both managers opted to rotate their squads for the cup tie, though Rayan Cherki and Phil Foden were named in the starting line-ups. The match represented an opportunity for squad players to feature as the clubs balanced domestic cup commitments with upcoming league obligations.