The Digest:
Liverpool's alarming slump intensified with a shocking 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield, knocking them out of the EFL Cup. A much-changed Reds side conceded twice to Ismaila Sarr and a late third to Yeremy Pino, suffering a sixth loss in seven games as holders Newcastle, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea all secured their places in the quarter-finals.
Key Points:
- Crystal Palace stunned Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in the EFL Cup fourth round.
- Ismaila Sarr scored twice in the first half for the visitors.
- Liverpool has now lost six of its last seven matches in all competitions.
- Manager Arne Slot made 10 changes, fielding a heavily rotated side.
- Defending champions Newcastle beat Tottenham 2-0 to advance.
- Manchester City came from behind to win 3-1 at Swansea.
- Arsenal and Chelsea also secured their spots in the last eight.
Sources: Punch
