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Leicester City Upsets Liverpool in Carabao Cup as Ndidi Shines; Spurs and West Ham Secure Victories
King Power Stadium, Leicester, England – Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi played a crucial role as Leicester City secured a stunning 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the third round of the 2017/2018 Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. The King Power Stadium witnessed a remarkable display from Leicester, with substitutes Shinji Okazaki and Islam Slimani sealing the Foxes’ passage to the fourth round with goals in the 65th and 78th minutes.
Despite the absence of fellow Super Eagles players Kelechi Iheanacho and Ahmed Musa, who were benched for the match, Leicester’s depth and determination shone through. Ndidi showcased his prowess in midfield before being replaced by young talent Hamza Choudhury late in the game.
Meanwhile, at Wembley Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-0 victory against Championship club Barnsley in another third-round encounter. Dele Alli’s 65th-minute goal proved to be the decisive factor in a closely contested match.
Reading, featuring new signing Sone Aluko, faced elimination from the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Swansea. Alfie Mawson opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, and Jordan Ayew wrapped up the victory in the 83rd minute.
At the London Stadium, West Ham delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Bolton Wanderers, with goals from Angelo Ogbonna, Diafra Sakho, and Arthur Masuaku securing qualification for the Hammers.
In another fixture, Championship club Bristol City surprised Stoke City with a 2-0 victory. Famara Diedhiou and Matt Taylor scored the decisive goals.
The third round of the Carabao Cup showcased thrilling encounters and unexpected results, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the competition.
