Liverpool Crash Out of League Cup After 3–0 Humiliation by Crystal Palace at Anfield

Liverpool’s woes deepened on Wednesday night as they suffered a shocking 3–0 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the League Cup, marking their sixth loss in seven matches across all competitions.

Ismaila Sarr struck twice before halftime, while Yeremy Pino added a late third to complete the rout — handing Arne Slot’s struggling side another heavy blow just days after their 3–2 Premier League loss to Brentford.

Slot’s decision to rest key players including Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Alexander Isak, and Florian Wirtz backfired as a youthful, weakened Liverpool lineup failed to match Palace’s intensity. Teenagers Kieran Morrison, Rio Ngumoha, and Trey Nyoni featured in the starting XI.

“It’s not Liverpool standards to lose six out of seven,” Slot admitted post-match, blaming a “brutal schedule” and a shortage of fit senior players.

Palace have now beaten Liverpool three times in 80 days, including the Community Shield and a Premier League victory. The latest setback piles pressure on Slot, with upcoming fixtures against Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Manchester City likely to define his debut season.

Meanwhile, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle advanced to the League Cup quarter-finals after winning their respective ties.