EFL Cup

EFL Cup: Slot hits out at Ekitike for red card in Liverpool win over Southampton

EFL Cup: Liverpool’s Ekitike reportedly faces fine for needless red card

Hugo Ekitike faces the possibility of being fined by Liverpool following his sending off in the 2-1 EFL Cup win over Southampton on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The 23-year-old French striker of Cameroonian heritage came on as a second-half substitute for Alexander Isak and scored the winner in the 85th minute, but was sent off after collecting a second yellow card for taking off his shirt while...

‘Special day’ – Eze raves about scoring first Arsenal goal

‘Special day’ – Eze raves about scoring first Arsenal goal

Eberechi Eze has described scoring his first goal for Arsenal as a “special day”, having found the back of the net in the 2-0 win at Port Vale in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old England forward of Nigerian heritage, who joined from Crystal Palace in the summer, scored the first goal after eight minutes off an assist from Myles Lewis-Skelly...

EFL Cup: Newcastle handed Spurs tie as Liverpool draw Palace in fourth round

EFL Cup: Newcastle handed Spurs tie as Liverpool draw Palace in fourth round

The League Cup fourth-round draw has thrown up some eye-catching fixtures, with holders Newcastle United handed a tough test against Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park. Liverpool have been paired with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in a rematch of this season’s Community Shield. Oliver Glasner’s men got the better of the Reds on penalties back in August, and the Premier League champions will be eager...

EFL Cup: Eze scores first Arsenal goal in victory over Port Vale

EFL Cup: Eze scores first Arsenal goal in victory over Port Vale

Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 2-0 win at Port Vale in the EFL Cup third round on Wednesday, Afrosport reports. The 27-year-old English forward of Nigerian heritage joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace during the summer transfer window and had already provided Premier League assists in the 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest and the 1-1 draw with Manchester City last time...