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

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.

Hey there! EFL Cup action ramps up on Wednesday as several Premier League heavy-hitters target a spot in the quarterfinals, while the U.S. women's national team wrap up their international break with a friendly against New Zealand.

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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.

Maresca won both games against Wolves in his debut 2024/25 campaign in charge with an aggregate score of 9-3. Maresca will make wholesale changes, based on Chelsea's narrow win at Lincoln City in the previous round, and a packed schedule this month.

Enzo Maresca will be delighted to welcome back on his key attacker's ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Wolves.