Man City Lunchtime Round-Up, Thursday 29th October 2026: Rulli the Cup Hero as City Reach Carabao Cup Quarter-Finals

Still buzzing after Wednesday night's Carabao Cup drama, City fans have been giving credit to goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, with the BBC speaking to supporter Steven McInerney about City's latest cup hero between the sticks (BBC Sport).

City booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Brighton and Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties, in what was described as a dramatic night at the Amex (Manchester Evening News). The win has brought some fresh injury news and expected return dates involving Ndiaye, Nunes and Semenyo, as City look ahead to the rest of the campaign (Manchester Evening News).

Away from the pitch, there's better news regarding former captain Vincent Kompany, with the Manchester Evening News reporting that the City legend has now been discharged from hospital and continues his recovery after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground last Friday (Manchester Evening News). It'll be a relief to City fans everywhere to see the club legend on the mend.

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