Manchester City and Liverpool successfully navigated penalty shootouts to progress to the EFL Cup quarter-finals, while Arsenal suffered a surprising exit. City drew 2-2 with Brighton & Hove Albion before winning 4-3 on penalties, with goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli making crucial saves after Mateo Kovacic missed a spot-kick. Liverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw, as Wesley Fofana missed the decisive penalty for Chelsea. In a major upset, Arsenal were eliminated by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town. Other last-16 results saw Bournemouth beat Aston Villa 3-0, Crystal Palace defeat Fulham 1-0, and Sunderland overcome Brentford 3-2. Upcoming quarter-final ties include Manchester City against Bradford City, Liverpool facing Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace playing Sunderland. Everton will host Newcastle United to complete the round.