Brighton Round-Up, Wednesday 28th October: Seagulls Pay the Penalty at Manchester City in Carabao Cup

Brighton were back in action this evening in the Carabao Cup fourth round, making the trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City (SussexWorld) (SussexWorld). Ahead of the game, Fabian Hurzeler had been confident his side could cause City problems after the perception that Albion were poor in the final third during their recent defeat at Liverpool (The Argus). It appears that proved to be a tough night in Manchester, with SussexWorld's verdict that the Seagulls paid the penalty as they went through the player ratings from the game (SussexWorld).

There was late drama of a different kind off the pitch too, with a familiar face back among the substitutes at the Etihad after a lengthy 13-match absence, described by SussexWorld as "look who's back" (SussexWorld). On the team news front, Hurzeler also gave an update on Mats Wieffer's injury situation, explaining the role he sees for the midfielder as he continues his recovery, saying "we all know" what he brings to the side (SussexWorld).

There was also some tactical talk before kick-off, with Hurzeler reportedly identifying a key change Enzo Maresca has made at City since Pep Guardiola's departure, as Brighton's head coach assessed how his side might exploit it (SussexWorld).

Away from the pitch, the club shop has added the BHAFC Repeat Bodysuit to its range for the youngest Albion fans (BrightonAndHoveAlbion.com).

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