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The third round of the English League Cup has begun. "Brentford" at home crushed "Oldham Athletic" team with a score of 7:0, and Finnish striker Marcus Forss scored four goals - a poker. Four-time Trophy Champions "Manchester City" defeated "Wycombe Wanderers" team with a score of 6:1 at home. Interestingly, in these matches the defense line of the "citizens" was made up of very young and inexperienced players, while players like Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez played in attack. "Liverpool" defeated "Norwich City" team 3:0 away for the second time this season. However, the lineup was completely reserve, and the double was scored by Japanese Takumi Minamino. However, a surprise happened last night. QPR defeated Liverpool's "Everton" team at home after an 11-meter penalty shootout. The main time ended 2:2, and in the penalty shootout it took 16 shots after which the hosts triumphed 8:7. Other results: Burnley 4:1 Rochdale, Preston North End 4:1 Cheltenham Town, Watford 1:3 Stoke City, Wigan Athletic 0:2 Sunderland, Sheffield United 2:2 Southampton* (Southampton won after an 11-meter penalty shootout), Fulham 0:0 Leeds United* (Leeds United won after an 11-meter penalty shootout).
