Football News LIVE: Ekitike sent off as Isak scores first Liverpool goal, Chelsea avoid Carabao Cup shock, Forest in Europe
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Liverpool and Chelsea were victorious in their Carabao Cup third round ties as they beat Southampton and Lincoln City respectively.
Alexander Isak scored his first Reds goal, but Hugo Ekitike was sent off for a second yellow card after netting the winner.
The third round continues tonight, with the fourth round draw set to be made after Port Vales vs Arsenal, which is live on talkSPORT.
Nottingham Forest will also play their Europa League opener against Real Betis, live on talkSPORT 2.
14 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler lauded Diego Gomez for his stunning performance in their 6-0 thrashing of Barnsley.
The Paraguayan scored four goals, including a first half hat-trick, at Oakwell in their Carabao Cup clash.
Former Inter Miami midfielder Gomez has now netted five times for Brighton this season.
And Hurzeler was delighted with the 22-year-old's showing as they cruised into the fourth round.
"We are pleased we had Diego in such unbelievable shape tonight, unbelievable goals and these helped us get better and better into the game.
"Especially in the second half, the boys did a good job, they had a good structure, they created chances, scored goals and were good in defence.
"Yesterday we had a finishing drill and they all scored some nice goals and we were joking we always have to do this with him now before the game.
"We're very pleased for him.
If you can't, do it in a way that doesn't lead to a yellow card."
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23rd Sept 2025, 22:35By Jack Johnson
Alexander Isak has been speaking about scoring his first Liverpool goal in the Reds' win tonight.
Southampton gave it a good effort on the night, but Will Still's side are sent out of the competition.
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23rd Sept 2025, 21:47By Jack Johnson
Chelsea have avoided a major cupset at Lincoln!
They're quick turnaround at the start of the second half gets the job done for the reigning world champions.
Lincoln will certainly be pleased with the effort tonight though.
Elsewhere, Wolves and Fulham have booked their place in the fourth round, along with Brighton who thrashed Barnsley.
Wrexham and Wycombe will be the hat too.
But Premier League Burnley have lost at home to League One Cardiff in the biggest shock of the evening.
Lincoln 1-2 ChelseaBurnley 1-2 CardiffFulham 1-0 CambridgeBarnsley 0-6 BrightonWolves 2-0 EvertonWrexham 2-0 ReadingWigan 0-2 WycombeCopied
23rd Sept 2025, 21:44By Jack Johnson
LIVERPOOL HAVE SCORED LATE ON AGAIN!
It goes from joy to despair for Ekitike, with Liverpool in the lead but now down to ten men for the final stages...
He will miss the Reds' Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday, as his celebration causes a big blow for his side.
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23rd Sept 2025, 21:39By Jack Johnson
This doesn't look good at all for Giovanni Leoni...
The Liverpool centre-back landed awkwardly and instantly looked in a lot of pain, staying in the same position and grimacing.
As the medical team looked at him, Leoni just stayed still and appeared to be looking down at his knee.
He's scored his first goal and has now been withdrawn.
Hugo Ekitike takes his place at the break, with his minutes still being managed as he works back to fitness.
Isak even did a warm-down on the pitch after the whistle blew.
Liverpool lead Southampton 1-0 at Anfield.
Can they maintain their lead to progress in the Carabao Cup?
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23rd Sept 2025, 20:56By Jack Johnson
THE GAME HAS BEEN TURNED ON ITS HEAD!
As things stand, the Premier League giants are being upset...
Adrian Durham live on talkSPORT: "This is insane, the world champions are losing to the team third in the third tier of English football.
"It's all of Chelsea's own doing...it's just ludicrous from Chelsea.
"I don't think they recovered from the first 90 seconds."
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23rd Sept 2025, 20:29By Jack Johnson
LINCOLN ARE AHEAD AGAINST CHELSEA!