Palace stun Anfield, Arsenal advance easily, Metropolis and Newcastle keep heading in the right direction
EFL Cup Abstract: An evening of shocks as Liverpool collapse and Chelsea survive a thriller
The EFL Cup (Carabao) fourth spherical delivered dramatic evening of soccer throughout England as Liverpool’s disaster deepened, Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis progressed with authority and Chelsea escaped late Wolves comeback in 7 purpose traditional.
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Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace
A ruthless Crystal Palace dismantled youthful Liverpool aspect at Anfield.
Ismaila Sarr struck twice earlier than half time — one assisted by Yeremy Pino who later added late third (88) to finish the rout.
Liverpool completed with 10 males after Amara Nallo’s purple card (79) compounding one other grim evening for Arne Slot’s aspect who’ve now misplaced 4 in row throughout all competitions.
Arsenal 2-0 Brighton
On the Emirates, Ethan Nwaneri scored his first senior purpose (57’) to unlock cussed defence earlier than Bukayo Saka (76’) wrapped up victory.
Mikel Arteta rotated closely however noticed his aspect management possession and tempo throughou advancing comfortably to the following spherical.
Swansea 1-3 Manchester Metropolis
Goncalo Franco gave Swansea shock lead (12) however Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki replied to show it round for rotated Man Metropolis.
Wolves 3-4 Chelsea
A wide ranging cup tie at Molineux noticed Chelsea survive livid Wolves comeback.
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First half targets from Andrey Santos (5’), Tyrique George (15’) and Estevão (41’) gave Chelsea 3-0 cushion however Arokodare (48’) and Wolfe (73’, 90+1’) dragged Wolves stage.
Substitute Jamie Gittens (89’) netted the winner earlier than Liam Delap’s late purple card (86) left the guests hanging on with 10 males.
Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham
Fabian Schar (23’) and Nick Woltemade (50’) scored from headers as Newcastle overpowered Spurs at St James Park.