Liverpool are knocked out of the Carling Cup by Crystal Palace.

The Championship club clinch the Third Round tie by a 2-1 margin at Selhurst Park.

A young Arsenal team win by 3-0 in front of nearly 50,000 at Sunderland.- Liverpool are knocked out of the Carling Cup by Crystal Palace. The Championship club clinch the Third Round tie by a 2-1 margin at Selhurst Park. Despite their tremendous performances in Europe, the Champions’ League winner’s domestic form continues to cause concern.
- A young Arsenal team win by 3-0 in front of nearly 50,000 at Sunderland. Following the farcical penalty scenes at the weekend, Robin Van Persie converts a spot-kick in confident style.
- Junichi Inamoto nets a 30-yard winner against his old club as West Bromwich Albion win 3-2 at Fulham after extra time.
- Doncaster Rovers go through to the Fourth Round for the first time in 30 years with a 2-0 win against League One rivals Gillingham at the Earth Stadium.