Man City learn Carabao Cup quarter-final opponents as Maresca's team land another favourable home tie

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Just when Manchester City's grip on the Carabao Cup trophy seemed to be loosening, the holders stay alive in this competition. On Wednesday night, the Sky Blues had to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 with Brighton at the Etihad; Mateo Kovačić and forgotten man Vitor Reis the scorers.

Thus, a penalty shootout was required, with back-up goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli the hero as the Citizens snuck through 4-3 on spot-kicks. Shortly after, the draw for the quarter-finals took place, and Enzo Maresca surely will have been delighted when he found out who awaits for his team.

Manchester City have been handed a third successive home tie, this time welcoming Bradford City to the Etihad. The Bantams have so far overcome Rochdale, Burnley on penalties, Leyton Orient and Peterborough United to set up this glamour tie.