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Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 thanks to Dominik Szoboszlai's late thunderbolt to reach the next round of the EFL Cup, while Arsenal (4-2 vs Ipswich), Brentford (2-1 vs Reading), Fulham (3-2 vs West Ham) and Peterborough United (7-6 on penalties after a 3-3 draw with Barnsley) also progressed.
Tottenham Hotspur were drawn to host Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup Round 2, with Spurs hoping to capitalise against a mid-to-lower table Championship side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Charlton finished 19th last season, providing a test for Spurs, and the draw also includes other fixtures as Premier League teams re-enter in Round 3; Round 2 games are slated for the week of August 24, with exact dates to be confirmed, and Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United noted as the standout all-Premier League clash in the draw.
Arsenal head to Wembley as favorites to win the EFL Cup final against Manchester City, aiming to end a six-year trophy drought while City chase silverware and hope to derail Arsenal’s title bid; the clash carries implications for momentum toward a potential quadruple, with viewing details and odds (Arsenal +130, City +200, Draw +210) noted.
Arsenal edged Chelsea 1-0 at the Emirates to seal a 4-2 aggregate win and reach the EFL Cup final at Wembley, thanks to a stubborn defensive display that kept Chelsea at bay even as they pressed in the second half; Havertz’s late goal offered gloss but couldn’t deny Arsenal a return to the final.
Manchester City and Newcastle United advanced to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, with City defeating Brentford 2-0 and Newcastle beating Fulham 2-1, as both teams aim to secure the trophy again this season.