On Wednesday, five more matches of the English League Cup ("Carabao Cup") third round were played.
The most attention was drawn to the clash at Anfield stadium, where Liverpool welcomed London Chelsea. After a fierce and fluctuating battle, Maurizio Sarri managed to force the Reds to stumble for the first time this season.
In the 58th minute, Daniel Sturridge's shot put Liverpool ahead. The amazing English strike did not dampen Chelsea's spirits and they turned the game around.
In the 79th minute, Emerson equalized after a set piece. Shortly after - in the 85th minute - Eden Hazard put Chelsea ahead.
The Belgian dribbled past three opponents on the edge of the box, passed the ball into the penalty area, and with a powerful and precise shot left Simon Mignolet with no chance.
London Arsenal also celebrated victory and progress to the next round. They scored eight goals at home against West Ham, while Nottingham defeated Stoke.
In the last evening match, London Tottenham edged out Watford after a penalty shootout. Three goals were scored after the 80th minute.
Results:
Liverpool 1 - 2 Chelsea
Arsenal 3 - 1 Brentford
Nottingham 3 - 2 Stoke
West Ham 8 - 0 Macclesfield
Tottenham 2 - 2 Watford (penalty shootout: 4-2)
