Liverpool and Arsenal head into League Cup quarters, Chelsea get knocked out

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Gakpo was the match-winner for Liverpool in a 3-2 win at Brighton. AFP

Liverpool and Arsenal secured their places into the final eight of the Carabao Cup with wins against Brighton and Preston North End. Meanwhile Chelsea suffered defeat at Newcastle, as Maresca's men were eliminated following a 2-0 at St. James' Park.

Arsenal and Liverpool were among the other sides to book their place in the last eight on the Carabao Cup, alongside Man United, but Chelsea were beaten 2-0 at Newcastle. Cody Gakpo was the match-winner for Liverpool in a 3-2 win at Brighton to continue Arne Slot's excellent start to life with the Reds.

Gakpo has not scored in the Premier League or Champions League this season but now has four goals in two League Cup games. The Dutch international was ruthless with two powerful finishes cutting inside onto his right foot from the left wing. Luis Diaz was also on target for Liverpool, while Simon Adingra and Tariq Lamptey struck late on for Brighton.

Meanwhile, teenager Ethan Nwaneri caught the eye with a sensational strike as Arsenal eased to a 3-0 win at Championship side Preston. Arteta's place in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup was sealed as Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz got the other goals for the Gunners.

Newcastle gained revenge for their Premier League defeat at Chelsea at the weekend to ease the pressure on manager Eddie Howe. The Saudi-backed Magpies are winless in five in the league, but are desperate to end a 55-year wait to win a major trophy. Alexander Isak's strike and an Axel Disasi own goal inside three first-half minutes proved decisive at St. James' Park. Crystal Palace backed up their first Premier League win of the season on Sunday by beating Aston Villa 2-1 thanks to goals from Eberechi Eze and Daichi Kamada.