Arne Slot’s arrival at Liverpool has been promising, with the Reds winning 11 of their first 13 games. Their recent form remains strong following a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Arsenal, but Liverpool have had mixed success against Brighton in recent years, winning only twice in the last four seasons.

Brighton head into this Carabao Cup clash on the back of a disappointing result, having drawn 2-2 with Wolves after conceding twice in the final minutes. This fixture has historically been high-scoring, with 8 of the last 10 encounters between the sides seeing both teams find the net.

Brighton’s recent matches have followed a similar trend, with both teams scoring in 5 of their last 6 games. Only Ipswich managed to keep Brighton from scoring across their last 11 matches. Liverpool’s scoring consistency has been equally reliable, with the Reds failing to score just once this season, and seeing both teams score in 5 of their last 9 games.

Given both teams’ attacking strengths and defensive vulnerabilities, this contest is likely to yield goals on both ends once again.

Eddie Howe’s side have only managed one win in their last five outings, and they will be eager to progress in the Carabao Cup. Newcastle haven’t won a major trophy since 1955, adding further motivation against a revitalised Chelsea side.

Chelsea’s recent form under Maresca has led to goals, with each of their last 6 matches producing both teams scoring. Their 2-1 victory over Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday continued this trend, marking the sixth consecutive match between these teams to see both sides score.

Newcastle have been involved in similarly goal-rich fixtures, with both teams finding the net in 7 of their last 10 games. Chelsea’s attacking momentum, paired with Newcastle’s defensive lapses, suggests we may see another end-to-end affair, making both teams to score a likely outcome here.

Manchester United’s woes continued as they suffered a last-minute defeat to West Ham, dropping them to 14th in the league. United have struggled for consistency, and now face a crucial Carabao Cup tie against a Leicester side that sits just two points below them.

Leicester, meanwhile, are coming off a 3-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest but have shown they can find the back of the net, particularly against Premier League opposition.

Leicester have been involved in high-scoring games recently, with both teams scoring in 7 of their last 8 matches against top-flight teams. Walsall, the only side this campaign who kept a clean sheet against them, faced a heavily rotated Leicester side.

Meanwhile, United’s form has seen both teams score in 5 of their last 7 games, as defensive mistakes and poor finishing have cost them points. Additionally, 5 of the last 7 meetings between these two sides have produced goals on both ends.

Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston side let a 3-0 lead slip to Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth in a dramatic match on Saturday, highlighting their recent struggles as they sit 16th in the Championship.

Next up, they face a daunting challenge against an in-form Arsenal side who managed a draw against Liverpool on Sunday. Mikel Arteta is likely to field a strong lineup as he seeks to add silverware to the club’s trophy cabinet.

Arsenal’s offensive power has been on display this season, scoring at least twice in 8 of their 13 matches. Even in matches where they’ve rotated, Arsenal’s depth and quality have kept them competitive, with only one defeat this season coming after William Saliba’s red card against Bournemouth.

Meanwhile, Preston has had defensive issues, conceding multiple goals in half of their last 6 games. Arsenal’s strength and form make them heavy favourites, and anything other than an away victory at Deepdale would be a significant surprise.