Man City XI vs Brighton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Enzo Maresca rotates as holders face tough fourth-round test…

By Jack Tanner · Standard (EPL)

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Manchester City confirmed a heavily rotated starting lineup to face Brighton in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Erling Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Elliot Anderson, and Gianluigi Donnarumma were rested for the fixture.
Floyd Samba leads the attack alongside Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, and summer signing Allan.

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca made widespread changes to his starting lineup for Wednesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Brighton at the Etihad Stadium. Key players Erling Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Ruben Dias, and Gianluigi Donnarumma were completely rested for the fixture.

Geronimo Rulli started in goal behind a defense featuring Rico Lewis, Vitor Reis, Marc Guehi, and Nico O'Reilly. Mateo Kovacic and Ayyoub Bouaddi anchored the midfield, while Allan, Phil Foden, and Rayan Cherki lined up in attack supporting forward Floyd Samba.

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