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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Liverpool teenager Amara Nallo was given a start in defence on Wednesday night but he was sent-off against Crystal Palace meaning he's been dismissed on his only two appearances

Expect squad rotation from the hosts, who have a number of injury concerns. William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli will miss out after they had to be taken off in their recent win over Crystal Palace, and Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz were already absent.

Arne Slot will be forced to ring around the changes in his first bid to salvage Liverpool’s season in their Carabao Cup showdown with Crystal Palace. The Dutchman has already seen his Reds

Newcastle had little trouble as they cruised past Tottenham Hotspur to reach the quarterfinals of the 2025-26 League Cup with a 2-0 victory St. James' Park on Wednesday.

The Gunners were able to rest some key talents while MAx Dowman, at 15 years and 302 days, became the youngest starter in club history