Liverpool progress to the last eight then in the first domestic competition of the season. The Carabao Cup holders faced a tough battle here but came through thanks to some fine attacking displays from a much-changed side. Cody Gakpo did his chances no harm at all, with a brace here going with the brace he scored in the last round against West Ham. He surely has to be in Arne Slot's thoughts to start in the league now on Saturday. Jarell Quansah will be disappointed at his involvement in Brighton's first goal, and his unfortunate deflection also proved costly for their second. After errors earlier in the season, he gave Brighton hope of a way back in the latter stages here. On the whole though Slot will be pleased to have won the game without acquiring any injuries to his squad. This extends his run to just one defeat in his first 14 competitive games in charge.