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EFL Cup Recap: Lessons from Wednesday’s Ties The fourth round of the EFL Cup concluded last night, featuring nine Premier League clubs in action. Here, EPLNews reviews the key takeaways and reveals the quarter-final fixtures that await us in December. Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace Liverpool’s disastrous run continued as Crystal Palace inflicted a sixth defeat in seven games on the Premier League champions, marking another low in their torrid spell. It is the first time since 1953 that the Reds have suffered five consecutive domestic losses, with their only recent success coming in the UEFA Champions League against Eintracht Frankfurt. Since…

EPL Transfer News: Guehi to Bayern, Gallagher to Man United, Rodri’s Contract and More Bayern Munich Step Up Interest in Marc Guéhi Bayern Munich’s director of sport, Max Eberl, has hinted that the German champions are actively exploring the transfer market, with Crystal Palace centre back Marc Guéhi emerging as a prime target. After a Deadline Day move to Liverpool fell through, Guéhi has become one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe. The Reds are expected to revisit their interest when his contract expires next summer, while Real Madrid and Barcelona are also believed to be preparing rival bids…

EFL Cup Recap: Lessons from Tuesday’s Ties The fourth round of the EFL Cup kicked off on Tuesday evening, featuring two Premier League sides, Fulham and Brentford, both on their travels. Here’s how the pair fared as the action unfolded. Grimsby Town 0–5 Brentford Brentford brought Grimsby Town’s fairytale EFL Cup run to a dramatic halt with a dominant 5–0 victory at Blundell Park, securing their place in the quarter-finals. Only two players — Dango Ouattara and Sepp van den Berg — retained their spots from Keith Andrews’ starting XI that began the 3–2 Premier League win over Liverpool at…

League Cup Preview: Everything You Need to Know About This Week’s EFL Cup Ties As the EFL Cup returns this week, EPLNews takes a closer look at the Premier League clubs’ fixtures and their upcoming opponents. Among the 16 teams still standing, 11 are Premier League sides, including Newcastle United, the winners of last season’s competition. Here is a complete breakdown of the seven fourth-round ties featuring at least one top-flight club. Grimsby Town vs Brentford – Tuesday 28 October, 19:45 GMT This campaign was always going to test new Brentford manager Keith Andrews, who lost several key players over…

Matchday 9 Awards It was a big weekend for Arsenal as they narrowly beat Crystal Palace, while both other main title contenders – Liverpool and Manchester City – fell to shock defeats to Brentford and Aston Villa respectively. At the other end of the table, both Leeds and Burnley proved their desire to stay in the Premier League with wins over fellow relegation candidates West Ham and Wolves. Elsewhere, Manchester United strung three wins in a row by beating Brighton, Sunderland stunned Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and Newcastle needed a late goal to overcome a spirited Fulham side. As usual,…

Premier League Recap: Arsenal Stay Top, Spurs and Villa Stun Rivals Everton 0–3 Tottenham: Van de Ven at the Double as Spurs Break New Ground Tottenham Hotspur ended a six-match winless run against Everton with a commanding 3–0 victory, becoming the first away side to win at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Everton’s unbeaten home record vanished early when Micky van de Ven nodded in from close range after Rodrigo Bentancur recycled a corner. The Toffees thought they had levelled soon after through Jake O’Brien’s header from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s delivery, but the goal was ruled out as Iliman Ndiaye was adjudged offside…

Premier League Recap: Shocks, Late Drama and More on a Topsy-Turvy Saturday Brentford 3-2 Liverpool: Bees Shock Champions in Thrilling Contest Liverpool’s Premier League title defence suffered another setback as Brentford stunned them 3-2 in west London, condemning the Reds to a fourth successive league defeat for the first time since March 2021. Brentford made a dream start inside five minutes when Dango Ouattara volleyed home from close range after Kristoffer Ajer flicked on Michael Kayode’s long throw. Mohamed Salah almost levelled moments later, denied by former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, while Florian Wirtz spurned a golden chance to equalise. The…

Wolves vs Burnley Preview Draw or Wolves win Under 2.5 goals For a Wolves side languishing at the foot of the Premier League table, this home encounter with fellow strugglers Burnley already feels like a defining moment in their season. Both clubs are desperate for points, and with confidence in short supply, the outcome at Molineux could set the tone for what lies ahead in their respective survival battles. Wolves remain winless after eight league games this season (D2, L6), a start that has left them rooted to the bottom of the standings. Panic hasn’t quite set in yet, largely…

Everton vs Tottenham Preview Draw Both teams to score Everton will be out to protect their impressive home record when they host Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with both teams eyeing a statement win to strengthen their top-half credentials. David Moyes’ men have turned their new home into a fortress, while Thomas Frank’s Tottenham arrive searching for rhythm amid a frustratingly inconsistent spell. Everton may have left empty-handed after their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend, but their spirited display against the champions proved they remain a tough opponent. That result extended their recent run to just one…

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Preview City to win Both teams to score Aston Villa will look to bounce back from a shocking midweek defeat in Europe when they welcome Manchester City to Villa Park in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the weekend. Both sides are in strong domestic form, and with the visitors chasing Arsenal at the Premier League summit, this clash could have major implications for the title race. Aston Villa’s remarkable recent run came to an abrupt halt on Thursday night as they suffered a humiliating 2-1 UEFA Europa League defeat away…