Manchester City Crash out of EFL Cup

Defending champions, Manchester City were eliminated from the EFL Cup by West Ham on penalties after full time ended goalless.

The Citizens have never lost a match in this competition since 2016 and have won the the competition in the last four consecutive years.

Though Pep Guardiola made nine changes to his side he later introduced big names like Grealish, Jesus and Foden as he tried to breakdown a stubborn Hammers side cheered on by their raucous supporters at the London Stadium.

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Despite making 25 attempts on goal, City could find the breakthrough.

Phil Foden missed his spot kick while Said Benrahma converted the last kick that gave West Ham a ticket to Saturday’s quarter final draws.

In other matches, Tottenham defeated Burnley by a lone goal as Leicester defeated Brighton 4-2 on penalties as the full time ended 2-2.

The hope of reaching the quarter final by Preston North Ended as Liverpool defeated them 0-2 while Brentford continued in their wonderful performance this season with a 2-1 victory over Stoke City.