Manchester United Triumphs Under van Nistelrooy; Liverpool and Arsenal Advance in League Cup

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy leads Manchester United to a decisive victory as Liverpool and Arsenal secure quarterfinal spots in the League Cup.

Manchester United defeated Leicester City 5-2 in their first match under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, signaling a potential turnaround after parting ways with Erik ten Hag.
Liverpool edged out Brighton & Hove Albion with a 3-2 win, thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz, advancing to the League Cup quarterfinals.
Arsenal comfortably progressed by beating Preston North End 3-0, with goals from Gabriel Jesus, Ethan Nwaneri, and Kai Havertz.
Tottenham Hotspur eliminated reigning champions Manchester City with a 2-1 victory, highlighted by Timo Werner's early goal.
Newcastle United ousted Chelsea from the competition with a 2-0 win, marking a disappointing exit for the London club.