Manchester City Tersingkir, MU dan Liverpool Lolos Carabao Cup
The Carabao Cup continued its thrilling fourth round with some major surprises and expected triumphs. Manchester City, the reigning champions, were shockingly knocked out, while Manchester United and Liverpool secured their places in the quarter-finals.
Manchester City Stumbles, Southampton Triumphs
In a dramatic encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Southampton emerged victorious, defeating Manchester City 2-0. The Saints' resilience and tactical prowess proved too much for the defending champions, who struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match.
Goals from Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo in the second half sealed the upset, sending Southampton through to the next stage and leaving City's Carabao Cup title defense in tatters.
Manchester United Cruises Past Burnley
At Old Trafford, Manchester United showcased their attacking firepower, comfortably dispatching Burnley 2-0. Goals from Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford, both in the first half, were enough to secure the win and send Erik ten Hag's side into the quarter-finals.
United's dominance was evident throughout the game, with their relentless pressing and fluid attacking transitions proving too much for the Championship side.
Liverpool Holds Off Derby County
At Anfield, Liverpool survived a spirited challenge from Derby County, eventually winning 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. The Reds took an early lead through a penalty from Mohamed Salah, but Derby fought back with two goals from James Collins and a penalty from David McGoldrick.
Liverpool managed to regain the lead through a header from Virgil van Dijk before securing the win with a late strike from Fabio Carvalho. The victory, though hard-fought, ensures Liverpool's progress to the next round.
Looking Ahead
The Carabao Cup quarter-finals are set to be another exciting chapter in this season's competition. With several big names remaining in the draw, the fight for a place at Wembley is sure to be fierce. The draws for the quarter-finals will be held shortly, promising to create even more anticipation and excitement for fans.
As the competition progresses, the remaining teams will be looking to build momentum and make a push for silverware. The Carabao Cup, despite its recent controversies, continues to provide thrilling football and captivating storylines, making it a must-watch for fans across the globe.