Diogo Jota scored twice as Liverpool got their Carabao Cup defence off to a winning start with a 5-1 victory over West Ham.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca urged his second-string players to show they are "serious" before they went out and beat Barrow 5-0 in the Carabao Cup.
Enzo Maresca made 11 changes to his Chelsea line-up for the visit of Barrow in the Carabao Cup, but the result was never at risk as Christopher Nkunku's hat-trick secured a 5-0 romp.
Manchester City survived a late scare to get back to winning ways after Sunday's draining draw against Arsenal with a 2-1 defeat of Watford in the Carabao Cup.
Liverpool teenager Trey Nyoni could make his first appearance under Arne Slot when the Carabao Cup champions kick off their title defence.
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell is set for his first season appearance in Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against League Two leaders Barrow, ending his spell on the sidelines.