The Carling Cup is often seen as a chance to rest star names - looks like Liverpool substitute Steven Gerrard disagrees

Robbie Fowler grabs the first goal of the evening as Cardiff run riot in the early stages of their tie against West Brom

Shay Given is back in goal for Newcastle and he makes an important stop to deny Arsenal's Eduardo at the Emirates

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink accepts his team-mates' adulation after a typical 30-yard belter puts the Bluebirds 2-0 up

Yossi Benayoun is the centre of attention after his stunning 20-yard strike puts Liverpool ahead against Reading......

....but the Royals reply as Bobby Convey spanks them level and Michael Duberry opts for the 'ruffling hair' celebration

Cardiff's Robbie Fowler bags his second against the Baggies, sending Dean Kiely the wrong way from the penalty spot

Striker Billy Sharp celebrates after finding the net in Sheffield United's drubbing of League Two side Morecambe

Sven-Goran Eriksson finds something to smile about during his side's drab tie against Norwich City at Eastlands

Fernando Torres stakes a claim for a regular spot at Liverpool, beating Michael Duberry to slot in the first of his hat-trick

Nicklas Bendtner makes the most of a rare start to set Arsenal on the way to victory with a glorious header

Tempers flare at Turf Moor as Burnley's Ade Akinbiyi has to be restrained. Who says the Carling Cup is meaningless?

Manchester City leave it late to progress, Georgios Samaras sidefooting a 90th-minute winner to sink the Canaries

Steve Robinson volleys Luton level against Charlton and the Hatters go on to secure the win in extra-time

Michael Jackson has the final word on the evening's action, grabbing the winner in a thrilling finale against Southend