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.

All the latest talking points and analysis after Liverpool were knocked out of the EFL Cup but Newcastle, Arsenal and Chelsea progress.

The damage was done in the first period, as goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George and Estevao saw Enzo Maresca 's side enter the half-time break with a three-goal advantage. Wolves had one back early in the second period through Tolu Arokodare, before David Moller Wolfe struck a second for the hosts in the 73rd minute.

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

Chelsea saw their four-game unbeaten streak ended at the weekend via a shock 2-1 home Premier League loss to Sunderland. Enzo Maresca's side looked set to hold on for a draw against the Black Cats before Wilson Isidor popped up with late for Regis Le Bris' visitors at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal will face Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after beating Brighton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to make it eight successive wins in all competitions on Wednesday evening.

Holders Newcastle will host fellow Premier League side Fulham at St James' Park in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. League One Cardiff City, the only side from outside the Premier League to reach the last eight, are at home to Chelsea.