An all-Algerian encounter took place in the English League Cup as Manchester City faced Brighton. The match ended in a penalty shootout victory (4-3) for City after a draw, securing their spot in the quarter-finals. Rayan Ait-Nouri featured in the game, coming on as a substitute at the start of the second half. Meanwhile, Jaouen Hadjam delivered an impressive performance for Brighton, starting the match and providing an assist. This continues a strong run for Hadjam, who has now made 5 appearances—3 of which as a starter—with a total of one goal and two assists to his name. Despite his individual impact, Brighton has been eliminated from the tournament.