A round characterized by the Wembley final between Chelsea and Liverpool which exclusively monopolizes Sunday afternoon.
Two years ago the match between the two big teams ended after 22 penalty kicks, due to an error by Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa which the then coach Tuchel improvidently brought in for spot kicks.
Liverpool arrives as leaders, after beating the modest Luton in the first round (Chelsea-Tottenham was instead postponed).
The Premier League title is more in the balance because, behind the Reds, Manchester City and Arsenal are hot on their heels.
The Citizens slowed down against Chelsea, then won with difficulty thanks to Haaland against Brentford.
The absence of De Bruyne was felt, who Guardiola is gradually reinstating after his long injury.
Man City are away at Bournemouth (against whom they have scored 14 goals in the last three matches), who have a good ranking but who have not won for two months.
The commitment of Arteta's Arsenal is more serious as they face Newcastle who have recently lost only to City and Liverpool and must get over the disappointment of the injury time defeat against Porto.
Zaniolo's Aston Villa hopes to strengthen their fourth place by facing Nottingham.
Man United and Brighton are also trying to gain points for places in Europe, favorites against Fulham and Everton.
Saturday:
4pm Aston Villa-Nottingham, Brighton-Everton, Manchester United-Fulham,
6.30pm Bournemouth-Manchester City,
9pm Arsenal-Newcastle.
Sunday:
4pm Chelsea-Liverpool League Cup final at Wembley.
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