All the latest talking points and analysis after Liverpool were knocked out of the EFL Cup but Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea progress.

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The damage was done in the first period, as goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Estevao saw Enzo Maresca 's side enter the half-time break with a three-goal advantage. Wolves had one back early in the second period through Tolu Arokodare, before David Moller Wolfe struck a second for the hosts in the 73rd minute.

Chelsea comes in as the clear favorite after a positive run of victories, including a resounding win in the Champions League. The London team will look to capitalize on their squad depth and high offensive capability (having scored 12 goals in their last five matches) to secure a spot in the quarterfinals, likely with some squad rotations.

Chelsea saw their four-game unbeaten streak ended at the weekend via a shock 2-1 home Premier League loss to Sunderland. Enzo Maresca's side looked set to hold on for a draw against the Black Cats before Wilson Isidor popped up with late for Regis Le Bris' visitors at Stamford Bridge.

Wolverhampton will face off against Chelsea in the fourth round of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup. Fans in the USA can watch all the action live on television or stream it online through available broadcast options.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has faced the press before his team take on Swansea in the EFL Cup. He was first asked on his team news: "Erling [Haaland], I haven't seen him today but it was a knock and day-by-day it is better. Now we train this afterroon where we will find out more this afternoon on how he feels and decide if he can play.

Goals from Tolu Arokodare and David Moller Wolfe had Chelsea on the rack, but Jamie Gittens' 90th minute strike seemed to have ensured Chelsea's victory. However, Wolfe scored his second moments later as Wolves kept on pushing -- but they could not find the leveller.