In an action-packed night of EFL Cup football, West Ham and Newcastle emerged as the surprise victors, causing significant upsets in the tournament. Here’s a roundup of the key matches:
West Ham 3-1 Arsenal West Ham produced a stunning performance, defeating Arsenal 3-1 to secure their place in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Gunners seemed to be in control early on, but an own goal by Ben White tilted the game in West Ham’s favor. New signing Mohammed Kudus and Jarrod Bowen extended their lead, while Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard managed a late consolation goal.
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Bournemouth 1-2 Liverpool Liverpool faced a spirited Bournemouth side and came out on top with a 2-1 victory. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for Liverpool in the first half. Bournemouth, however, fought back, equalizing through Justin Kluivert. Liverpool reclaimed the lead with Darwin Nunez’s goal just five minutes after Bournemouth’s equalizer.
Chelsea 2-0 Blackburn Chelsea displayed their class with a 2-0 victory over Blackburn. The Blues took some time to find their rhythm, with Benoit Badiashile breaking the deadlock after 30 minutes. In the second half, Raheem Sterling sealed the win for Chelsea.
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Man Utd 0-3 Newcastle Newcastle delivered a stunning upset, defeating Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford. The Red Devils struggled to find their footing in the first half, and Newcastle capitalized on their vulnerability. Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall scored for the Magpies in quick succession, and Joelinton added a third goal. It was a forgettable evening for Manchester United.
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Other Results:
- Everton 3-0 Burnley
- Ipswich 1-3 Fulham
EFL Cup Quarter-Final Draw:
- Everton vs. Fulham
- Chelsea vs. Newcastle
- Port Vale vs. Middlesbrough
- Liverpool vs. West Ham
The EFL Cup quarter-finals promise more exciting clashes, with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, and West Ham in the mix, alongside some surprise teams, making for an intriguing continuation of the competition.
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