LIVERPOOL, England - Second-string Liverpool were thrashed 3-0 by Crystal Palace as Ismaila Sarr struck twice for the visitors in the League Cup on Wednesday, booking the London side's spot in the quarter-finals and piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.

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Newcastle United maintained their Carabao Cup defence with a 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park. Fabian Schar put the Magpies in front in the 24th minute when he rose highest in the box to head home Sandro Tonali’s out-swinging corner.

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Newcastle took a huge step towards defending the Carabao Cup by swatting away Tottenham at St James’ Park. Eddie Howe could even afford to make eight changes and still see the holders progress to the quarter-finals with minimum fuss as Tottenham surrendered their unbeaten away record in tame fashion.