Liverpool's transfer window caught the eye following to an uncharacteristic spending spree from FSG, yet the club still appears short of players in some areas.

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Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace today at Anfield for the fourth round of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), in a single-elimination match where the Reds are looking for a breather after their unstable start to the season.

Expect squad rotation from the hosts, who have a number of injury concerns. William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli will miss out after they had to be taken off in their recent win over Crystal Palace, and Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz were already absent.

Arne Slot will be forced to ring around the changes in his first bid to salvage Liverpool’s season in their Carabao Cup showdown with Crystal Palace. The Dutchman has already seen his Reds

Arsenal head to Burnley on Saturday as Premier League leaders, high on confidence after four consecutive league victories and conceding one goal in that run. Mikel Arteta's side have been ruthless in controlling games from early on and grinding out results,

Arsenal's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday saw it move four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, and reach a landmark milestone in the division

The Gunners were able to rest some key talents while MAx Dowman, at 15 years and 302 days, became the youngest starter in club history