While the crushing defeat raised questions over Slot’s team selection, Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has shared the opinion that the scrutiny is 'disrespectful' to Liverpool players. During his post-match press conference, Glasner dismissed the subtle suggestions that Palace's win came against a weaker Liverpool squad and said,

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The Egyptian forward played in Liverpool’s previous match against Brentford over the weekend in the Premier League. The home fans at Anfield will not see Salah play against Crystal Palace tonight. Liverpool manager Arne Slot was asked about the heavily rotated Liverpool, which includes a lot of young players.

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

Before facing Newcastle, Brighton, Burnley, Arsenal and Tottenham in the Premier League, Brentford will turn their attention to Saturday’s clash with Crystal Palace, a team the Bees beat 2-1 both home and away last season after failing to win any of their first six PL meetings with the Eagles (D5 L1).

Follow live coverage as Grimsby Town face Brentford in the EFL Cup. Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.

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

Grimsby Town and Brentford will face off for a spot in the fifth round of the Carabao Cup. Both clubs have previously defeated and eliminated top teams.