🔗 Share this article English Football League Cup Roundup: The Reds Exit as Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle Progress It proved to be a night of significant surprises and expected advancements in the EFL Cup, with one of the tournament's favorites making an unexpected departure. Surprise Loss for The Merseyside Club Crystal Palace delivered a dominant 3-0 victory against their hosts, sealing a notable hat-trick of successes against Arne Slot's side in the last few months. This result signifies the South London club have now beaten Liverpool on 3 distinct occasions, which includes a penalty shoot-out victory in the season's traditional curtain-raiser and a two-one Premier League triumph at Selhurst Park. The traveling supporters were heard playfully chanting, "Shall we face you every week?" Historic Chance for Crystal Palace Despite the club's recent achievements, they have never made it to the showpiece event of the EFL Cup, having fallen at the semi-final stage on four previous occasions. The last semi-final appearance was back in the year 2001, making this run especially noteworthy for the club. Compounding their recently acquired success, Palace had also never won the FA Cup or Community Shield prior to this year. Additional Clubs Moving Forward Meanwhile, several other big sides booked their place in the subsequent stage. Arsenal carried on their impressive run with a commanding performance. Chelsea also advanced, showing their intent in the competition. Newcastle United were among the qualifiers, adding further intrigue to the cup. This tournament continues to deliver excitement and shock results, creating an intriguing path to the final at the national stadium.