Igor Thiago named in strong Brentford team for EFL Cup tie at Sunderland.

Alan Browne a surprise inclusion for Sunderland at home to Brentford in EFL Cup.

Cheick Doucoure makes his first appearance since January 2025 as Crystal Palace change 10 at Fulham.

Fulham make six changes, including a start for Rodrigo Muniz, in EFL Cup against Crystal Palace.

Danny Welbeck comes into a Chelsea side showing four changes for EFL Cup tie at Liverpool.

Virgil van Dijk starts but Liverpool make seven changes for EFL Cup visit of Chelsea.

Leon Goretzka makes his first Aston Villa start as they make nine changes at Bournemouth.