Reaction to Tuesday's EFL Cup matches as Fulham, Brentford and Cardiff book their place in the quarter-finals, and a Q&A with chief football writer Phil McNulty.

For the first time since 2004, the Racecourse Ground was the host of a Welsh derby between Wrexham and Cardiff City, which the Bluebirds took advantage of, winning 2-1 to book their place in the last eight of the EFL Cup. A 71st-minute goal by Will Fish was the difference between the two sides, with differing priorities making a difference.

Our Swansea City vs Manchester City tips for Wednesday’s EFL Cup match include the visitors’ Omar Marmoush to score anytime

Yousef Salech and Will Fish both netted as League One Cardiff City beat Championship Wrexham at the Stok Cae Ras to progress into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.

I f this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Mag

Wolves are well and truly in turmoil, with just two points from their opening nine Premier League games. Their only victories have come in the EFL Cup, albeit against top-flight opposition in West Ham United and Everton.

For Wrexham, the EFL Cup offers a fresh narrative arc. This Championship season may tell a fairly blah story of a club levelling out. If that is indeed the case then there is nothing to be lost and a whole lot to be gained from a deep cup run.

Mikel Arteta squares up to Fabian Hurzeler in Wednesday night's EFL Cup fourth-round fixture in North London, which Arsenal enter on the back of a stellar seven-game winning run across all tournaments, conceding just one goal in that time.

Follow build-up, team news, scores & text updates as Wycombe Wanderers host Fulham, Grimsby Town face Brentford & Wrexham host Cardiff City.