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

While the crushing defeat raised questions over Slot’s team selection, Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has shared the opinion that the scrutiny is 'disrespectful' to Liverpool players. During his post-match press conference, Glasner dismissed the subtle suggestions that Palace's win came against a weaker Liverpool squad and said,

Ex-Liverpool striker Dean Saunders has now questioned Slot's selection choices in the EFL Cup clash with Crystal Palace.

Holders Newcastle will host fellow Premier League side Fulham at St James' Park in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. League One Cardiff City, the only side from outside the Premier League to reach the last eight, are at home to Chelsea.