There was drama in the Carabao Cup last night Wednesday 29th October 2026 as Liverpool dumped Chelsea out of the competition on penalties at Anfield.
The match ended in a draw after 90 minutes before Liverpool won 5-4 on penalties to knock Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso was disappointed after the defeat as his team missed crucial penalties including Emegha who failed to score.
In another shock result on Tuesday, Arsenal suffered one of the biggest upsets in English football history as they crashed out to League Two side Fleetwood Town.
Fleetwood Town beat Arsenal 2-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals while the Gunners have been eliminated.
Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw:
Following the results last night, the quarter-final draw has been released:
- Liverpool vs Bournemouth
- Manchester City vs Bradford City
- Fleetwood Town vs Everton/Newcastle winner
- Crystal Palace vs Sunderland
The quarter-final matches will be played in the week beginning December 14th after the international break.
Fans of Chelsea and Arsenal have been reacting on social media after the shock eliminations.
Chelsea will now face Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday at Stamford Bridge while Liverpool will face Arsenal on Sunday at Anfield.
Who do you think will win the Carabao Cup now that Chelsea and Arsenal are out? Drop your prediction in comment.
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