Liverpool mounted an impressive comeback, securing a 3-1 victory over Leicester City to advance to the Carabao Cup fourth round.
The Reds initially fell behind to a goal by Kasey McAteer within three minutes at Anfield on Wednesday night. Despite facing several missed opportunities before the interval, Cody Gakpo’s clinical effort leveled the score at 48 minutes.
Substitute Dominik Szoboszlai then struck a second goal into the top corner during the second period. Diogo Jota sealed the win late in the game with abbackheel in front of the Kop, ensuring Jürgen Klopp’s men progressed to the next stage.
In other games of the day, Chelsea secured a slim 1-0 victory over Brighton for their first win in four matches. A 50th minute strike from Nicholas Jackson ensured a place for the Blues in the fourth round.
Newcastle also stunned Manchester City in a famous victory. A 53rd minute strike from Alexander Isak ensured that Eddie Howe had the upper hand on Pep Guardiola for the first time ever.
Arsenal beat Brentford 1-0, while Bournemouth beat Stoke City 2-0. A 1-0 victory over Lincoln was enough to see West Ham make it to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Fulham beat Norwich City 2-1 while Everton beat Aston Villa by the same margin.
