Match previews

LIVERPOOL take on Arsenal just three days after an impressive win over the Gunners in the Premier League.
Jurgen Klopp lauded the Reds’ exceptional performance during the 3-1 victory and was so impressed with his side that he even took Roy Keane to task for saying his side were “sloppy” at times.

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Diogo Jota will expect to start after coming off the bench to score a debut goal against Arsenal on MondayCredit: EPA

But Klopp will be expected to field a team more like the one that beat Lincoln 7-2 last week for this rematch with the North Londoners.
Mikel Arteta is also likely to rotate his squad after his fringe players impressed at Leicester last week.
What time does Liverpool vs Arsenal kick off?
Liverpool take on Arsenal on Thursday, October 1.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm at Anfield.
The two sides last met in this competition a year ago when they played out an incredible 5-5 draw at this stage before the Reds won on penalties.
What TV channel is Liverpool vs Arsenal on and can I live stream it?
Liverpool vs Arsenal is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
Those without a Sky Sports subscription can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
Team news
Both managers will assess their squads following Liverpool’s 3-1 win on Monday.
But fringe players such as Takumi Minamino, Divock Origi and Xherdan Shaqiri will hope to earn another start as well as youngsters like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot.

Diogo Jota will also expect to be in the starting line-up after coming off the bench to score in the league game.
Eddie Nketiah and Nicolas Pepe are likely to start for Arsenal after coming on as substitutes.
Latest odds
Liverpool 21/20
Draw 13/5

Arsenal 12/5
*Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 29 More

BRIGHTON face Manchester United for the second time in five days as the sides meet in the Carabao Cup.
Bruno Fernandes’ 100th minute penalty secured a 3-2 win for the Red Devils at the weekend with VAR reversing the referee’s decision after the final whistle had blown.

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Man Utd left it until the 100th minute to beat Brighton at the weekendCredit: AFP or licensors

In this competition Man Utd qualified with a 3-0 win at Luton last week while Brighton won 2-0 at Preston.
What time does Brighton vs Man Utd kick off?
The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST tonight.
Like Saturday’s pulsating clash, it will take place at the Amex Stadium.
What TV channel is Brighton vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
Brighton vs Man Utd is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action from £9.99 with a Now TV Day Pass.
Team news
Dean Henderson is set to return between the sticks after keeping a clean sheet on his debut at Luton.
Juan Mata, Daniel James and Odion Ighalo could all return if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decides to make significant changes while Eric Bailly is likely to come back in after a commanding display at Kenilworth Road.
Andreas Pereira is expected to join Lazio so unlikely to play any part.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alexis Mac Allister both impressed at Preston for Brighton and are therefore likely to return to the side.

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Latest odds
Brighton 3/1
Draw 13/5
Man Utd 20/23

*Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 29 More

BRIGHTON and Manchester United are doing it all again after playing out an epic in the weekend.
Bruno Fernandes’ 100th minute penalty secured a 3-2 win for the Red Devils with VAR reversing the referee’s decision after the final whistle had blown and adjudging Neil Maupay to have handled in the box.

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Man Utd left it until the 100th minute to beat Brighton at the weekendCredit: AFP or licensors

In this competition Man Utd qualified with a 3-0 win at Luton last week while Brighton won 2-0 at Preston.
What time does Brighton vs Man Utd kick off?
Brighton vs Man Utd takes place on Wednesday, September 30.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
Like Saturday’s pulsating clash, it will take place at the Amex Stadium.
What TV channel is Brighton vs Man Utd on and can I live stream it?
Brighton vs Man Utd is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action from £9.99 with a Now TV Day Pass.
Team news
Dean Henderson is set to return between the sticks after keeping a clean sheet on his debut at Luton.
Juan Mata, Daniel James and Odion Ighalo could all return if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decides to make significant changes while Eric Bailly is likely to come back in after a commanding display at Kenilworth Road.
Andreas Pereira is expected to join Lazio so unlikely to play any part.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Alexis Mac Allister both impressed at Preston for Brighton and are therefore likely to return to the side.
Latest odds
Brighton 3/1
Draw 13/5
Man Utd 20/23

*Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, September 29 More

TOTTENHAM host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup as Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard lock horns again.
Mourinho was doubled by his former protege when the sides met last season and faces tough decisions over his team selection with a Europa League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa to come two days later.

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Out of favour Dele Alli may get the chance to show his quality against ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association

Spurs received a bye in the last round after a number of Leyton Orient players and staff tested positive for coronavirus while Chelsea hammered Barnsley 6-0.
What time does Tottenham vs Chelsea kick off?
Tottenham vs Chelsea takes place on Tuesday, September 29.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
It will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What TV channel is Tottenham vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
Tottenham vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go app.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action by purchasing a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
Team news
Jose Mourinho says his side have virtually no chance of challenging for the Carabao Cup this year due to fixture congestion, and as a result a weakened Tottenham XI is expected to start this game.
Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min are out injured for this game while Dele Alli had been expected to start but instead finds himself axed by Jose Mourinho yet again.
New signing Sergio Reguilon could make his Spurs debut in this London derby.

Ben Chilwell could make the squad for Chelsea as he manages his return from a heel injury, but Christian Pulisic is out.
Hakim Ziyech is back in training however this game is likely to come too soon for the Moroccan.

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This is how Chelsea could line up when they take on Spurs in the Carabao Cup

What they said
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho: “We have a game on Thursday that gives us not as much money as the Champions League, but the group phase of the Europa League gives us a certain amount that for a club like us is very important.
“It’s a competition with a possible group phase that gives us a good chance to go through to the next knockout stage, so this game on Thursday is very important for us.”

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard: “Yeah, I mean, I know that, and I know it’s a busy time for Tottenham because of the Europa League.
“It’s a busy time for us all. They had a free mid-week last week, we didn’t.
“I know they have a busy week this week. But when I analyse Tottenham and know the squad they have, and analyse what might be a team that maybe didn’t play 90 minutes pretty much yesterday.
“They have a fantastic squad, so I feel that any squad Jose will put out can be very strong.”
Latest odds
Tottenham 7/2
Draw 29/10
Chelsea 7/10
*Latest odds from Ladbrokes as of Monday, September 28 More

TOTTENHAM host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup as Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard lock horns again.
Mourinho was doubled by his former protege when the sides met last season and faces tough decisions over his team selection with a Europa League qualifier against Maccabi Haifa to come two days later.

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Out of favour Dele Alli may get the chance to show his quality against ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association

Spurs received a bye in the last round after a number of Leyton Orient players and staff tested positive for coronavirus while Chelsea hammered Barnsley 6-0.
What time does Tottenham vs Chelsea kick off?
Tottenham vs Chelsea takes place on Tuesday, September 29.
The match kicks off at 7.45pm.
It will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
What TV channel is Tottenham vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?
Tottenham vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Coverage commences at 7.30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go app.
Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action by purchasing a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.
Team news
Jose Mourinho says his side have virtually no chance of challenging for the Carabao Cup this year due to fixture congestion, and as a result a weakened Tottenham XI is expected to start this game.
Gareth Bale and Son Heung-min are out injured for this game but Dele Alli could be drafted in for this game after being left out of the 1-1 draw with Newcastle.
New signing Sergio Reguilon could make his Spurs debut in this London derby.

Ben Chilwell could make the squad for Chelsea as he manages his return from a heel injury, but Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are out.

What they said
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho: “We have a game on Thursday that gives us not as much money as the Champions League, but the group phase of the Europa League gives us a certain amount that for a club like us is very important.
“It’s a competition with a possible group phase that gives us a good chance to go through to the next knockout stage, so this game on Thursday is very important for us.”
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard: “Yeah, I mean, I know that, and I know it’s a busy time for Tottenham because of the Europa League.

“It’s a busy time for us all. They had a free mid-week last week, we didn’t.
“I know they have a busy week this week. But when I analyse Tottenham and know the squad they have, and analyse what might be a team that maybe didn’t play 90 minutes pretty much yesterday.
“They have a fantastic squad, so I feel that any squad Jose will put out can be very strong.”
Latest odds
Tottenham 7/2
Draw 29/10
Chelsea 7/10
*Latest odds from Ladbrokes as of Monday, September 28 More