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EFL Cup | Quarter-Finals
Dec 18, 2018 at 7.45pm UK
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Man City win 3-1 on penalties
Reaction
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The Match
Match Report
Holders Manchester City reach the semi-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a penalty shootout victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Live Commentary
Relive how Manchester City reached the semi-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a penalty shootout victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Preview
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final between Leicester City and Manchester City.
Build-up
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Christian Fuchs targets Carabao Cup success before Leicester farewell
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