Manchester United lost 2-3 to Brighton in the EFL Cup.

Fulham secured a 3-2 victory over West Ham United in their EFL Cup clash, advancing to the next round of the tournament.

The absence of European football has made the EFL Cup an added priority for Chelsea this season. Under the management of Xabi Alonso, the team has secured two convincing victories, first against Luton Town and then in a thrilling encounter against Leeds, winning 6-3 with goals flowing every five and a half minutes in the second half.

Xabi Alonso has stated that Chelsea are taking the EFL Cup seriously and will not underestimate their third-round match against Leeds United. The manager intends to factor in both their previous match against Arsenal and the team's upcoming fixtures when selecting his squad.

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has found himself at the centre of a worrying statistical anomaly: the prolific forward has failed to score a single goal in any cup finals representing Manchester City.