EFL Cup 2016: Results, Final Scores for Tuesday’s 3rd-Round Fixtures

Everton crashed out of the 2016 EFL Cup as Norwich City claimed a shock 2-0 win at Goodison Park on Tuesday.

Liverpool made easy work of Derby County on their travels in the third round, running out 3-0 winners at the iPro Stadium.

The Reds will be joined in the next round by Arsenal, who ripped through Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, claiming an impressive 4-0 win with a host of young players in their ranks.

Chelsea made a dramatic comeback at Premier League champions Leicester City, grasping a 4-2 victory after extra time when they were losing 2-0 in the first half.

Bournemouth suffered an unexpected defeat, losing 3-2 to Preston North End at home after the tie went to extra time on the south coast.

There were also wins for Leeds United, Reading and Newcastle United who all progress to the next round of the tournament.

Here are Tuesday’s EFL Cup results:

Tuesday Recap

Norwich claimed the scalp of the night as they beat Everton away to move into the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

It was a dream return to Merseyside for former Toffees player Steven Naismith, who put the Canaries in the lead after 41 minutes.

Alex Pritchard cleared an Enner Valencia shot off the line as Everton hunted an equaliser, but it was Josh Murphy who grabbed the decisive goal, ending the hosts’ …

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