Carabao Cup 17/18 Third Round

England's league cup's here again (now the Carabao Cup), with third-round fixtures featuring all the three divisions (EPL, EFL Championship , and the EFL League One). Last year, it was Zlatan's league (he's still around): wonder if it could be Arsene's this time round.

Last night, we saw EFL sides Aston Villa and Middlesbrough have one at Villa Park. It was a night to forget for the hosts, as Garry Monk's side ran away 0-2 winners thanks to a brace from former Chelsea Patrick Bamford. which knocked out the Villains out of the Carabao Cup. . Next up, we head to the Vitality Stadium, as Bournemouth host Brighton and Hove Albion. Revenge certainly on Chris Houghton, but it wasn't the case as Josh King hit in extra time to send the Premier League newbies packing. Norwich City eased into the fourth round past Brentford at the Griffith thanks to a double from Croatian Mario Vrancic, and one from Josh Murphy.
One of the upsets of the third round saw former Portsmouth midfielder Matthew Taylor make and score as Bristol City shocked much-favoured side Stoke City. Mark Hughes still pulling his hair out as we speak. Think that's the only one? How about Klopp's grin at the end? His Liverpool side let in what he called "sick goals" away at Leicester. Samurai warrior Shinji Okazaki struck 20 minutes after the interval, before Islam Slimani hit a screamer past a hapless Simon Miglonet. Liverpool now have failed to win in their last four games. And hey, the Ox was signed from Arsenal just four games ago. Lucky omen eh, Jürgen? Crystal Palace got one over Huddersfield Town thanks to Bakary Sako. Roy Hodgson could finally have his money from renown punter Big Sam. There were wins for West Ham against Bolton Wanderers, Spurs against Barnsley at Wembley, Wolves at home to Bristol Rovers, and Swansea away at Reading.

Tonight's ties feature Abramovich's Chelsea, Jose and Pep. Wenger's always here. Arsenal welcome Doncaster Rovers looking for another positive after their draw away at Chelsea, Everton host Sunderland (cracker loading), and Nottingham Forest head to Stamford Bridge. The Special One welcomes Burton Albion, and a charged Hawthorns await Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Bookies, you fancy a twist?

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