Reaction to the EFL Cup quarter-final draw after Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Chelsea & Man City book their place in the last eight.

Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (EFL Cup) St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. UK TV: Not televised in USA, ITV 1 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com Streaming: Paramount+, Amazon Prime

The Egyptian forward played in Liverpool’s previous match against Brentford over the weekend in the Premier League. The home fans at Anfield will not see Salah play against Crystal Palace tonight. Liverpool manager Arne Slot was asked about the heavily rotated Liverpool, which includes a lot of young players.

Holders Newcastle United reached the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night when they beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in an all- Premier League fourth round tie at St James' Park.

Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace today at Anfield for the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), in a single-elimination match where the Reds are looking for a breather after their unstable start to the season.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson says a gruelling playing schedule meant he was forced into making a raft of changes to his starting side as they tumbled out of the Carabao Cup. This Friday's home game against Championship leaders Coventry City (20:00 GMT) will be Wrexham's fifth game in 14 days.