Liverpool were seen into the last 16 stage by David Ngog’s lone goal against the former premier league participants, Leeds. Arsenal beat West Bromwich 2-0 driven by Carlos Vela’s two goals.

Ngog scored in the 66th minute at Elland Road. However, Liverpool struggled to take control of the game without the likes of Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and other regulars.

Arsenal also found it difficult facing the League Championship leaders West Brom, even though the visitors were down to 10 men after the first-half dismissal of Jerome Thomas.

Thomas was sent off in the 37th minute for slapping Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere in the face after a challenge. Thomas went to shake Wilshere’s hand but he refused and Thomas was outraged, which led to him to be red-carded.

Carlos Vela was sent in as a substitute midway through the second half and and he effected the first goal for the homeside. Minutes later Mark Randall hit the bar and Vela took advantage of a mix up between keeper Kiely and defender Leon Barnett to tap the ball in.

Arsenal Vs West Brom, Carling Cup

In other thrilling matches: Barnsley upset Burnley 3-2, Stoke came back from two goal deficit versus Blackpool to beat them 4-3. Portsmouth featuring at the bottom of the premiership table, had a disastrous start against Hartlepool conceding within the first three minutes, but managed to pull off a 3-1 victory. Sunderland ousted Birmingham 2-0, goals by Jordan Henderson and Fraizer Campbell. Bolton beat West Ham 3-1 in extra time even after trailing until the 86th minute. Kevin Davies headed the equalizer, followed by goals from Gary Cahill and Johan Elmander in the extra time. Blackburn won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest cheers to Benni McCarthy. Relegated Premier League side, Newcastle lost hopes of securing a trophy this season by losing to Peterborough.

Tuesday’s Cup Results:

Arsenal 2-0 West Brom
Barnsley 3-2 Burnley
Bolton 3-1 West Ham (aet)
Carlisle 1-3 Portsmouth
Leeds 0-1 Liverpool
Nottingham Forest 0-1 Blackburn
Peterborough 2-0 Newcastle
Scunthorpe 2-0 Port Vale (aet)
Stoke 4-3 Blackpool
Sunderland 2-0 Birmingham

Wednesday’s Fixtures:

19:45 Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
19:45 Chelsea vs Queens Park Rangers
19:45 Hull City vs Everton
19:45 Preston North End vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:00 Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
20:00 Manchester City vs Fulham