The remaining six Carling Cup ties took place last night which included the holders being knocked out already.
Brighton 1-2 Liverpool: Brighton's great start to life in the Championship was no match for Liverpool's pretty strong side. Craig Bellamy scored his first goal his new Liverpool career after just seven minutes. Kuyt made it 2-0 with nine minutes to go before Brighton substitute Ashley Barnes scored a consolation penalty in injury time.
Cardiff 2-2 Leicester: 120 minutes couldn't separate these two but all the goals were scored in the ninety usual minutes. Don Cowie put Cardiff ahead after thirty three minutes but it was cancelled out just seven minutes later by Steve Howard. Leicester then took the lead through Lloyd Dyer six minutes after the hour but that was then cancelled out by Rudy Gestede eight minutes from time. They then needed extra time in penalties before Cardiff finally came out winners 7-6.
Chelsea 0-0 Fulham: Chelsea managed to take Fulham to despite being reduced to ten men just two minutes into the second half. Alex was dismissed for a professional foul which resulted in a Fulham penalty but Kasami hit the bar and it turned out to be an unlucky omen. Bryan Ruiz would then go onto miss the final penalty in the shoot-out by hitting the bar, giving Chelsea the 4-3 win on penalties.
Man City 2-0 Birmingham: City knock the holders out with a side that included debutantes in the form of Savic and Hargreaves but also a comeback for Kolo Toure after his drugs ban. It was Hargreaves who scored on his City debut to give City the lead after seventeen minutes. Balotelli wrapped things up seven minutes before half-time.
Southampton 2-1 Preston: Southampton's great start to the season continued with progression into the fourth round. Jos Hooiveld put the Saints ahead after twenty seven minutes but Adam Barton equalised for Preston seven minutes into the second half. Adam Lallana won the game six minutes past the hour mark to secure a place in Saturday's draw.
Everton 2-1 West Brom: Everton continue their decent run of form with a win over West Brom after extra time. Chris Brunt had put West Brom ahead with a penalty twelve minutes into the second half. Fellaini forced extra time with an equaliser in the final minute of normal before Phil Neville won the game thirteen minutes into extra time.
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