Norwich City will host Brighton at Carrow Road in the League Cup fourth round if they can defeat Manchester City on Thursday evening.
Philippe Clement must carefully manage his squad against Enzo Maresca’s side to keep this lucrative home cup prize within reach. The manager faces a severe selection test as he finalises his setup against the Sky Blues following recent Championship rotation.
Measuring Tactical Progress At Home
A potential fourth-round clash against Fabian Hürzeler’s energetic outfit presents a vital barometer for Clement’s developing tactical project. The Seagulls booked their progression on Wednesday by recovering from a two-goal deficit to beat Manchester United 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Facing them would offer a heavy psychological test after their last encounter in Norfolk. The two sides last met in January 2025, when Brighton secured a comfortable 4-0 FA Cup victory. Georginio Rutter scored a brace that day, supplemented by strikes from Julio Enciso and Solly March.
Capitalising On Etihad Squad Rotation
Mainstream attention has quickly pivoted toward a potential Halloween double-header between the Premier League champions and Brighton. However, widespread opposition squad changes give Norwich a genuine opportunity to disrupt those assumptions.
Eliminating the hosts would make the Canaries the only Championship team to reach the fourth round. Norwich step out at the Etihad Stadium tonight before resuming their league campaign against Bolton Wanderers on Sunday.
