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 hosts Crystal Palace today at Anfield for the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), in a single-elimination match where the Reds are looking for a breather after their unstable start to the season.

If this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Magpies are the reigning champions of this tournament,

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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.

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

Defending champions Newcastle United secured a 2-0 victory against Tottenham at St James' Park, booking a place in the EFL Cup 2025-26 quarter-finals

Yousef Salech says that reaching the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup will not distract Cardiff City from their season goal of making an instant return to the Championship. The Danish forward opened the League One side's scoring in their 2-1 win at Wrexham on Tuesday night,

For the first time since 2004, the Racecourse Ground was the host of a Welsh derby between Wrexham and Cardiff City, which the Bluebirds took advantage of, winning 2-1 to book their place in the last eight of the EFL Cup. A 71st-minute goal by Will Fish was the difference between the two sides, with differing priorities making a difference.