Follow live coverage as Arsenal face Crystal Palace in the EFL cup.

Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.

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Arsenal FC 0 - 1 Crystal Palace FC

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:49

Thomas Partey (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:48

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:47

Attempt saved. Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:41

Attempt missed. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:41

Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:41

Attempt blocked. Jurriën Timber (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Trossard with a cross.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:40

Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Trevoh Chalobah.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:39

Foul by Raheem Sterling (Arsenal).

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:36

Offside, Arsenal. Raheem Sterling is caught offside.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:34

Goal! Arsenal 0, Crystal Palace 1. Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace) left footed shot from the centre of the box.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:31

First Half begins.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

19:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

17:30

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