It proved to be a evening of major upsets and predictable advancements in the EFL Cup, with one of the competition's favorites making an unexpected departure.
Crystal Palace delivered a dominant 3-0 win against their hosts, sealing a notable hat-trick of triumphs against the Anfield outfit in the last few months.
This result means the South London club have now beaten Liverpool on three distinct occasions, including a penalty shoot-out victory in the Community Shield and a two-one Premier League triumph at Selhurst Park.
The traveling supporters were heard playfully chanting, "Can we face you every week?"
Despite the club's recent successes, they have not once made it to the final of this competition, having fallen at the semi-final stage on four previous occasions.
Their most recent penultimate stage appearance in this tournament was back in 2001, which makes their current campaign particularly noteworthy for the club.
Compounding their recently acquired accomplishment, Palace had also never won the FA Cup or FA Community Shield before the current season.
At the same time, several other big sides booked their place in the subsequent stage.
This tournament proceeds to provide excitement and surprises, setting up an compelling path to the final at the national stadium.
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Timothy Haynes
Timothy Haynes
Timothy Haynes
Timothy Haynes
Timothy Haynes