Nantes B Overview

David Moyes has thrown his full support behind Everton's decision to omit Jack Grealish from the squad following a significant breach of club discipline. The England international was a high-profile absentee from the Toffees' Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle United after reportedly failing to attend training without permission.

Newcastle United's Carabao Cup journey ended in disappointment at the Hill Dickinson Stadium following a 3-1 defeat to Everton. Despite dominating possession, the Magpies were undone by clinical finishing before Dan Burn netted a late consolation.

Newcastle United have dispatched recruitment officials to Poland to monitor emerging Wisla Krakow left-back Jakub Krzyzanowski ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window. The Premier League outfit are weighing up a formal approach for the 20-year-old defender after his consistent domestic displays caught the eye of several European clubs.

Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City take on League One side Bradford City. Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties, will welcome Everton or Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace face Sunderland in an all-Premier League tie, with all four games set for the week commencing December 14.