Hey there! EFL Cup action ramps up on Wednesday as several Premier League heavy-hitters target a spot in the quarterfinals, while the U.S. women's national team wrap up their international break with a friendly against New Zealand.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot 's job is seemingly safe despite whimpering out of the EFL Cup at home to Crystal Palace. The Merseysiders suffered a 3-0 loss at home to the Eagles on Wednesday, marking a sixth defeat in seven games and their second against Palace in that span.

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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.

Expect squad rotation from the hosts, who have a number of injury concerns. William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli will miss out after they had to be taken off in their recent win over Crystal Palace, and Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz were already absent.

Arne Slot will be forced to ring around the changes in his first bid to salvage Liverpool’s season in their Carabao Cup showdown with Crystal Palace. The Dutchman has already seen his Reds

The Gunners were able to rest some key talents while MAx Dowman, at 15 years and 302 days, became the youngest starter in club history