Ethan Nwaneri announced himself on the Arsenal stage as his double put the Gunners into the Carabao Cup fourth round via a routine 5-1 win over Bolton.
Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each scored twice each as Carabao Cup holders Liverpool came from behind to thrash 10-man West Ham 5-1 in the third round at Anfield.
Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes' first-half goals booked Manchester City's place in the round of 16 of the Carabao Cup despite a late scare in their 2-1 win over Watford.
Emi Buendia scored on his first Aston Villa start since May 2023 as Unai Emery's side avoided a scare to earn a 2-1 win at Wycombe in the Carabao Cup third round.
Tottenham Hotspur will host Premier League rivals Manchester City in a heavyweight Carabao Cup fourth round clash.
Live build-up and updates from Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round action with Chelsea, Man City and Aston Villa in action.
Christopher Nkunku scored a hat-trick as Chelsea eased into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup by thumping Barrow 5-0.
Leicester City goalkeeper Danny Ward saves three penalties in shoot-out against Walsall to propel Foxes into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
Tottenham's late turnaround secured a 2-1 win over Championship side Coventry to progress to the Carabao Cup fourth round.
Follow updates from Wednesday's matches in the third round of the Carabao Cup here.
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