There are three all Premier League ties in the quarter finals of the EFL Cup with tough tests for Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle.It is another home tie Newcastle who take on Fulham as they

LONDON -- If Arsenal are going to hang around in the EFL Cup, this is the way to do it. No key men were risked, squad players got much-needed reps and Hale End's finest made the right impression. That all this came with a berth in the quarterfinals of this competition makes it that fraction better.

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.

Palace stun Anfield, Arsenal advance smoothly, City and Newcastle stay on courseEFL Cup Summary: A night of shocks as Liverpool collapse and Chelsea survive a thrillerThe EFL Cup (Carabao) fourth

Catch the play-by-play updates from the EFL Cup 2025-26 matches right here on Thursday, October 30 2025, right here

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.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says a gruelling playing schedule meant he was forced into making a raft of changes to his starting side as they tumbled out of the Carabao Cup. This Friday's home game against Championship leaders Coventry City (20:00 GMT) will be Wrexham's fifth game in 14 days.

Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday saw it move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, and reach a landmark milestone in the division