Overview

• Liverpool advanced to the fourth round with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield, as Hugo Ekitike scored in the 84th minute and was then dismissed for a second yellow after removing his shirt in celebration.
• British-record signing Alexander Isak netted his first Liverpool goal on his second start before being taken off at halftime as his workload continues to be managed.
• Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili made his debut, and 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni debuted before being stretchered off after a fall off the pitch, according to match reports.
• A recent EFL revision to Rule 6.4 made Southampton’s Tom Fellows eligible despite an earlier appearance for West Brom, with the change also allowing certain January arrivals to feature later in the competition.
• Elsewhere, Chelsea came from behind to beat Lincoln City 2-1 in the Cup, while Coventry City issued injury updates on Ephron Mason-Clark, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Joel Latibeaudiere and Oliver Dovin.