City open league cup defense with 7-0 win

Holders Manchester City made a successful start to their League Cup defence
last night.

They won 7-0 at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

They’ll welcome Newcastle in the fourth round, after the Tynesiders won 3-2
after extra-time at Crystal Palace.

Chelsea got past Bolton 2-1, and will now go to League Two side Shrewsbury.

Tottenham’s 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest set up a home game with
Brighton, who won 3-0 at Burton.

West Brom’s 3-2 win over Hull means they’ll now go to Bournemouth.

In the other games drawn last night, Liverpool will host Swansea, Stoke will
go against Southampton, MK Dons will play Sheffield United, and it’ll be Fulham
against Derby.