They eked past League One Lincoln City in the last round, while Wolves defeated Everton 2-0 to make it into the fourth round. This should be a cracking game, with both sides having something to prove.

Liverpool has fielded a weakened team and gotten duly punished in a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup, the latest setback to strike the beleaguered English champions.

Chelsea resume their Champions League campaign on Wednesday, when they host Ajax at Stamford Bridge. Enzo Maresca's side followed their Premier League win over Liverpool with a 3-0 hammering of Nottingham Forest, a result that saw Ange Postecoglou sacked.

Liverpool’s miserable run continued as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace. Arne Slot rang the changes and Palace ran out 3-0 winners, while there were also wins for holders Newcastle,

Chelsea has struck in added time to seal a 2-1 home win against Premier League champion Liverpool. Arsenal moved to the top of the standings after beating West Ham 2-0.