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Far from resting up all his stars, Mikel Arteta has brought on Kai Havertz at half-time for Mikel Merino in Arsenal’s clash at Preston.

The Gunners are leading through goals from Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri.

Havertz has slotted into Merino’s midfield spot, with Jesus occupying the frontline.

Do tonight’s fourth-round matches go to extra-time or straight to penalties?

Tonight’s Carabao Cup fourth-round matches go straight to penalties, should nothing split the two sides after 90 minutes.

Extra-time is only in use from the semi-finals and onwards in the Carabao Cup.

So fear not, tonight’s Carabao Cup draw will not be delayed any further if Tottenham and Manchester City ends in a stalemate.

Van de Ven injury

Tottenham are leading Man City in a stunning performance so far tonight, but it hasn’t all been good news.

Star defender Micky van de Ven appeared to have injured his hamstring.

Van de Ven went down after a challenge with City ace Savinho.

The centre-back broke down in tears as he’s replaced by Destiny Udogie after just 13 minutes.

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Liverpool LEAD

Carabao Cup champions Liverpool have taken the lead against Brighton through Cody Gakpo’s finish just after half-time.

In the capital, Tottenham have DOUBLED their lead against Man City after Pape Sarr’s superb strike.

The majority of tonight’s games are now at the interval.

  • Brighton 0-1 Liverpool
  • Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea (HT)
  • Man Utd 4-2 Leicester (HT)
  • Preston 0-2 Arsenal (HT)
  • Aston Villa 1-1 Crystal Palace (HT)
  • Tottenham 2-0 Man City

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