It was a night of major upsets and predictable progressions in the League Cup, with a competition's front-runners suffering a shock exit.
Crystal Palace delivered a commanding 3-0 win over their hosts, completing a remarkable triple of successes against Arne Slot's side in the last few months.
The outcome means the South London club have now beaten Liverpool on three distinct occasions, including a penalty shoot-out victory in the season's traditional curtain-raiser and a 2-1 Premier League triumph at Selhurst Park.
Away supporters could be heard playfully singing, "Shall we face you every week?"
Despite the club's recent successes, Crystal Palace have never reached the final of this competition, having fallen at the last-four phase on 4 previous occasions.
Their most recent penultimate stage appearance in this tournament was in the year 2001, making this campaign especially noteworthy for them.
Adding to their recent success, the team had also never won the Football Association Challenge Cup or Community Shield prior to this year.
Meanwhile, other big clubs secured their place in the subsequent stage.
This tournament continues to provide excitement and surprises, creating an compelling path to the final at the national stadium.
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