Alvaro Arbeloa urged Fulham to show greater defensive aggression after seeing his side edge West Ham 3-2 in a frantic Carabao Cup tie on Tuesday night. Substitute Oscar Bobb netted his first goal for the club to book their fourth-round berth, but the Spanish head coach was left frustrated by how easily his backline surrendered control.
Andoni Iraola lauded Dominik Szoboszlai after the midfielder's sensational stoppage-time strike sealed a 3-1 victory for Liverpool over Tottenham. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and the Hungarian international booked the Reds' place in the Carabao Cup fourth round, compounding a miserable run of form for Roberto De Zerbi's struggling side.
Mikel Merino expressed immense pride after taking the captain's armband and leading Arsenal to a convincing 4-2 win over Ipswich Town. The Spanish midfielder delivered an influential display by scoring once and providing an assist at Portman Road, ensuring Mikel Arteta's side booked their spot in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup in style.
Mikel Arteta lauded Max Dowman after the 16-year-old wonderkid produced a historic two-goal display in Arsenal's 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich Town on Tuesday night. The Hale End sensation equalled a long-standing landmark set by Wayne Rooney, inspiring a heavily rotated Gunners outfit to maintain their flawless start to the new campaign.
Keith Andrews has outlined Brentford's ambition to mount a serious challenge for the Carabao Cup following a 2-1 victory over Reading. First-half goals from Callum Wilson and Fabio Carvalho secured passage into the fourth round, with the manager insisting his side possess the quality and determination to target major silverware this season.
Real Madrid narrowly avoided a disastrous collapse against Elche after securing a dramatic 3-2 victory courtesy of a 91st-minute winner. Jose Mourinho's side cruised into a two-goal lead in the first half before fading badly after the break.
Ipswich Town exited the Carabao Cup following a 4-2 defeat against Premier League champions Arsenal at Portman Road. Teenage sensation Max Dowman stole the show for the visitors by scoring a brilliant brace to send the Gunners into the fourth round.
Former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson received a standing ovation from the home supporters during his first return to Anfield with Tottenham Hotspur. While the emotional homecoming was a night to remember for the Scot, his new side suffered a 3-1 defeat in the Carabao Cup third round.
More and more names are emerging ahead of the upcoming DFB squad announcement. Apparently, Jürgen Klopp is bringing a complete no-name into the national team.
