The League Cup is being undermined by fixture congestion due to expanded European cup competition, the English Football League said on Monday after confirming Crystal Palace's quarterfinal with Arsenal on 23 December.

EFL criticises 'undermining' of League Cup by fixture congestion

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left fuming over Liam Delap's late red card in Wednesday's 4-3 League Cup win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his team's fifth red card in the last nine matches.

Chelsea's Maresca fumes over 'stupid, embarrassing' Delap red card

Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended his decision to name a much-changed side after a 3-0 League Cup exit to Crystal Palace on Wednesday extended the Reds' miserable run.

Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'

Liverpool crashed out of the League Cup on Wednesday as Crystal Palace's 3-0 win in the fourth round added to the mounting crisis at Anfield.

Liverpool crisis mounts after League Cup exit against Palace

Fulham had to survive a penalty shootout against third tier Wycombe to reach the League Cup quarterfinals after draw at Adams Park on Tuesday.

Fulham survive Wycombe scare to reach League Cup quarterfinals

William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli will miss the League Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton as the Gunners' injury problems mount.

Duo adds to Arsenal's injury issues

Liam Delap

Delap close to Chelsea return, says Maresca

Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal in their 2-0 League Cup win over Port Vale on Wednesday and manager Mikel Arteta said the attacking midfielder will deliver more "magic moments" when he clicks with his new teammates.

Arteta says more to come from Eze after he opens Arsenal account

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