A flurry of knockout drama unfolded in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night as Arsenal edged Brighton, Palace stunned Liverpool, Manchester City rallied past Swansea, Chelsea survived Wolves, and Newcastle brushed aside Tottenham.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that he plans to rotate his squad once again as the Blues prepare for their League Cup fourth-round trip to Wolves on Wednesday.
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka was at the heart of his team's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, earning high praise from head coach Regis Le Bris.
Saturday's Premier League action saw Manchester United continue their good form as both Chelsea and Liverpool suffered damaging defeats.
Alejandro Garnacho has described his early months at Chelsea as "incredible" and admitted he is enjoying the intensity of Premier League football after making the move from Manchester United.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes teenage winger Estevao is "destined to reach the top of football" and could one day compete for the Ballon d'Or.