Maresca: Man City 'never practiced penalties' before shootout win

Man City boss Enzo Maresca said his players had not practiced penalties after edging past Brighton in a Carabao Cup shootout on Wednesday. City's back-up goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli made two saves as the holders won 4-3 on spot-kicks to reach the quarterfinals after twice coming from behind in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. "To be honest, since I've been here we never practiced penalties," said Maresca before going on to praise the five players who did step up.