Holders Manchester United kicked off their League Cup defence with a 3-0 home win over top flight rivals Crystal Palace in the third round on Tuesday but Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town lost to lower-division opponents.
Despite Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissing cup competitions in the past, the Blues will hope the FA Cup can help salvage an otherwise dismal season.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has dubbed the decision to leave teammate Rodri off the Premier League Player of the Season shortlist as “unacceptable” but added that he’ll be rooting for Phil Foden to win the award.
Megan Rapinoe lamented ending her final World Cup with a missed penalty as the United States women’s national team exited at the round of 16 for the first time in its history.