Liverpool's 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Southampton was supposed to be about Alexander Isak's first goal for the club and continued momentum under Arne Slot, but it was Hugo Ekitike's red card that dominated the post-match narrative.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says Harry Kane would always be 'welcome' back at the club but doesn't believe the striker is ready to leave Bayern Munich just yet.
Liverpool booked their spot in the fourth round with a 2-1 victory over Southampton in a tightly contested match at Anfield.
Sunderland will have to make do without Habib Diarra until December as the midfielder undergoes rehabilitation from surgery.
Chelsea are set to hand Filip Jorgensen another chance in goal as they face Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup third round tonight, with coach Enzo Maresca insisting the young Dane is ready to step up.
Harry Kane's impact at Bayern Munich has been nothing short of extraordinary, and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has urged the England captain to finish his career in Bavaria rather than return to the Premier League.