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Carabao Cup quarter-final qualification

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Sunderland and Crystal Palace have both secured positions in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Sunderland advanced after a 3-2 victory against Brentford at the Stadium of Light. ~~The~~ Despite manager Regis Le Bris making 11 changes to the starting lineup, the Black Cats established a 3-0 lead in the first half through goals from Chemsdine Talbi, Timur Tutierov, and Malick Fofana. ~~Although Callum Wilson~~ Fofana, a recent arrival from Lyon, scored his first goal for the club with a header assisted by Ta Bi, who was instrumental in all three opening goals. Brentford mounted a second-half comeback attempt. Callum Wilson scored just before halftime to make it 3-1, and Igor Thiago scored a header in stoppage time to bring the ~~second half,~~ score to 3-2. Sunderland maintained their lead to reach the last eight for the first time in five years. Crystal Palace reached the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Eddie Nketiah scored the lone goal in the 37th minute. Despite Fulham controlling possession, goalkeeper Dean Henderson preserved the lead with several key saves. The victory marks the third consecutive season Palace has reached this stage of the competition. The two teams are scheduled to face each other in the quarter-finals.

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