In a stunning upset at the iconic Anfield Stadium, Liverpool suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, crashing out of the English League Cup in the early knockout stages. The Reds, usually dominant at home, were caught off guard as Palace’s Mamadou Sarr scored twice before halftime, followed by Pino sealing the victory in the final minutes.
Other Key League Cup Results
Wednesday’s League Cup fixtures saw several dramatic outcomes:
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton – The Gunners secured a comfortable win at the Emirates Stadium thanks to second-half goals from Nwaneri and Saka, advancing to the quarter-finals with a composed performance.
- Chelsea 4-2 Wolverhampton – The Blues dominated the first half with goals from Andrey Santos, Estevão, and Tyrique George, but Wolves fought back with Arokodare and Wolfe. Chelsea managed a fourth goal from Gittens, but Wolfe’s late strike kept the tension alive.
- Manchester City 3-1 Swansea – City came from behind after Gonçalo Franco opened the scoring for Swansea. Late goals from Doku, Marmoush, and Cherki secured a dramatic comeback and ensured City’s progression.
- Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham – Newcastle controlled the match at home with goals from Schar and Woltemade, comfortably moving into the next round.
Implications for Liverpool
The defeat marks another tough chapter for Liverpool, who struggled to break down Palace’s disciplined defense and were exposed defensively on multiple occasions. Early exits from domestic cup competitions put additional pressure on manager Jürgen Klopp as the Reds now focus on the Premier League and European fixtures.
Quarter-Finals Preview
The victorious teams join Brentford, Cardiff, and Fulham in the League Cup quarter-finals. The upcoming Premier League fixtures also promise excitement:
- Arsenal at Burnley, Brighton vs Leeds United
- Crystal Palace hosts Brentford, Wolves at Fulham
- Liverpool vs Aston Villa, Tottenham vs Chelsea (London Derby)
- Newcastle at West Ham, Manchester City hosts Bournemouth
These matches, scheduled over the weekend, will offer fans more drama and action in both domestic league and cup competitions.
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