Liverpool boss Arne Slot affirmed Cody Gakpo's role in his Premier League plans after the forward's brilliant brace powered the Carabao Cup holders toward the quarter-finals.
Ruud van Nistelrooy's Manchester United roared to an entertaining 5-2 victory against Leicester to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as the post-Erik ten Hag era began with a bang.
Ethan Nwaneri scored the goal of the game as Arsenal eased into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a one-sided 3-0 win over Preston.
Cody Gakpo scored twice as holders Liverpool secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win against Brighton.
Newcastle scored two goals in three first-half minutes to earn revenge over Chelsea with a 2-0 win and reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants Will Osula to continue working hard to break into Premier League contention after earning his first appearance in the Carabao Cup.