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Arsenal, United and Liverpool through in League Cup

SoccerNews in General Soccer News 23 Sep 2008

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Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are all through to the fourth round of the English League Cup.

Of all Premiership sides in action today, Arsenal convinced the most against Sheffield United, beating their guests 6-0. By half time, the Gunners were up 3-0 with goals from Nicklas Bendtner (2) and Carlos Vela.

Vela would net another two in the second half, scoring the fourth and sixth goals. Number five came from Jack Wilshere.

Manchester United had to work harder but also faced a tougher opponent, Middlesbrough.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first half goal was cancelled out by Adam Johnson in the second, but Ryan Giggs (79th) and Nani (90) eventually led United to the next round. Boro’s Pogatetz conceded a red card.

Liverpool were expected to achieve an easy win over Crewe Alexandra but the Reds failed to really impress. Daniel Agger did put the home side ahead at Anfield but Michael O’Connor levelled ten minutes later.

The winning goal came from Lucas Leiva in the 58th minute, but Rafa Benitez’ men will have to turn up the style to survive the next rounds.

Not all Premiership sides managed to secure a spot in the next round though. Fulham crashed 1-0 at Burnley and West Ham lost 1-0 at Watford. Sunderland and Stoke City needed penalties to make it through, with Northampton and Reading as respective victims.

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