Spireites’ Hammer blow
Notts sink Saints
O’Neill’s happy return
—– League One Chesterfield are the major giantkillers in Round Three of the Carling Cup as they inflict more agony on West Ham United.
A corner appeared to have been turned by the Hammers when Marlon Harewood’s superb strike after four minutes ended a 672 minute drought.
Chesterfield - who had already beaten Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City to reach this stage - level through Colin Larkin before Caleb Folan hits the dramatic late winner at Saltergate.
Having reached Europe last season, West Ham have now lost eight games in a row - their worst run of results since 1932.
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—– League Two Notts County also cause an upset as they knock out Southampton of the Championship at Meadow Lane. Michael Edwards and Jason Lee score the goals in the first-half before the Magpies stood firm during the Saints second-half onslaught.
Wycombe Wanderers are the only other League Two survivors. After a 2-2 draw with Doncaster Rovers at Adams Park, they win the penalty shoot-out 3-2.
—– Port Vale are through to the Fourth Round for the first time in their history. They beat Norwich City 3-2 on penalties after a goalless draw at Vale Park.
Martin O’Neill makes a happy return to Leicester City as his Aston Villa team prevail 3-2 after extra time. City won this competition twice while O’Neill was in charge at Filbert Street from 1995 to 2000.
Under-fire Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce is also given a boost with a win at one of his former clubs. The Championship Blues win 4-2 at Premiership Sheffield United.
The biggest win of the night is at Goodison Park where Everton beat Luton Town 4-0 while a young Arsenal team over come a tricky hurdle with a 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion.
Dennis Wise is at Elland Road to see his new charges for the first time but Leeds United’s season hits new depths as Southend United win 3-1.
Watford win for the first time this season (2-1 v Hull City at Vicarage Road).
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