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Palace stun Anfield, Arsenal advance smoothly, City and Newcastle stay on course

EFL Cup Summary: A night of shocks as Liverpool collapse and Chelsea survive a thriller

The EFL Cup (Carabao) fourth round delivered dramatic night of football across England as Liverpool’s crisis deepened, Arsenal and Manchester City progressed with authority and Chelsea escaped late Wolves comeback in 7 goal classic.

Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace

A ruthless Crystal Palace dismantled youthful Liverpool side at Anfield.Ismaila Sarr struck twice before half time — one assisted by Yeremy Pino who later added late third (88) to complete the rout.

Liverpool finished with 10 men after Amara Nallo’s red card (79) compounding another grim night for Arne Slot’s side who have now lost four in row across all competitions.

Arsenal 2-0 Brighton

At the Emirates, Ethan Nwaneri scored his first senior goal (57’) to unlock stubborn defence before Bukayo Saka (76’) wrapped up victory.Mikel Arteta rotated heavily but saw his side control possession and tempo throughou advancing comfortably to the next round.

Swansea 1-3 Manchester City

Goncalo Franco gave Swansea shock lead (12) but Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki replied to turn it around for rotated Man City.

Wolves 3-4 Chelsea

A breathtaking cup tie at Molineux saw Chelsea survive furious Wolves comeback.

First half goals from Andrey Santos (5’), Tyrique George (15’) and Estevão (41’) gave Chelsea 3-0 cushion but Arokodare (48’) and Wolfe (73’, 90+1’) dragged Wolves level.

Substitute Jamie Gittens (89’) netted the winner before Liam Delap’s late red card (86) left the visitors hanging on with 10 men.

Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham

Fabian Schar (23’) and Nick Woltemade (50’) scored from headers as Newcastle overpowered Spurs at St James Park.