The disaster continues for Arne Slot’s Liverpool. In the midst of a sporting crisis with four defeats in a row in the Premier League, the Reds recorded their sixth defeat in seven matches during the round of 16 of the EFL Cup against Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening. Certainly, the Dutch coach had fielded an second team – resting all his stars – but the Eagles came to win 3-0 at Anfield!
The Liverpool striker was led by Federico Chiesa with youngsters Kieran Morrison (18 years old) and Rio Ngumoha (17 years old) on the wings. Oliver Glasner had rotated his team a little less and IsmaĂŻla Sarr offered himself a double in quick succession (41st and 45th), lethal in front of the goal of… Frederick Woodman, Liverpool’s 3rd goalkeeper. The Londoners scored a third goal at the end of the match by YĂ©rĂ©mi Pino, after manhandling Wellity Lucky, 19-year-old defender (88th).
This Tuesday evening of the Carabao Cup (the official name of this English League Cup) offered no other surprises. The shock of these round of 16 saw Newcastle win against Tottenham (2-0). Randal Kolo Muani entered on the hour mark without being able to make a difference.
Cherki scorer!
Arsenal won 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium thanks to Ethan Nwaneri (58th) and Bukayo Saka (76th). Despite a 3-0 lead at half-time, Chelsea were scared against Wolverhampton but ended up winning (3-4).
Finally, Manchester City overthrew Swansea, Championship team, with a goal from Rayan Cherki! JĂ©rĂ©my Doku (39th) responded to a goal from Portuguese midfielder Goncalo Franco (12th), Omar Marmoush gave the advantage to Pep Guardiola’s team (77th). A decisive passer for the Egyptian, Cherki scored strongly to score his second goal of the season (93rd).
