The round of last-16 of the Carling Cup continues on Wednesday night with four all-Premier League ties. Stoke play host to Liverpool in what could turn out to be a torrid night for the Reds, while Everton will be out for revenge against Chelsea. Wolves face Man City and Blackburn host Newcastle to complete the night.

The Carling Cup last-16 games get underway with four matches taking place on Tuesday evening with the pick being League Two Aldershot attempting to heap more misery on Manchester United just two days after their 6-1 Old Trafford thumping against Manchester City.

West Ham United have had to learn the hard way that they will not be walking away with the Championship title this season and the London outfit face another tough test as they go on the road again to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday (Brighton 15/8, draw 12/5, West Ham 11/8 in the match betting).

Once again Southampton are proving that sides with momentum are the ones to fear and it’s up to Reading to try and halt the marching Saints on Saturday (Reading 7/4, draw 12/5, Southampton 6/4 in the match betting).

The knock-on effect from Thursday’s Europa League action means there are only three 3pm kick-offs in the Premier League on Saturday, with early and late games at Molineux and Anfield respectively.

The battle to be the top dogs in not just England but Manchester itself comes to a head at Old Trafford on Sunday lunch-time as the Premier League top two clashes in the biggest game of the season so far (United 21/20, City 11/4, draw 12/5 – Match Betting).

Stoke City’s first-ever European campaign has been one success after another so far, as Tony Pulis’ side have marched unbeaten through six matches – recording five wins and one draw. Thursday’s Europa League home clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv should be no different, with the Potters’ home form and the Israelis’ recent struggles pointing to only one outcome – home win!

Sunday’s Premier League action features a hotly-anticipated Black Country derby while two under-pressure managers go head-to-head when Arsenal host Sunderland.

The last two days have provided plenty of talking points, no matter what sport you follow. From the Merseyside derby, to the Rugby World Cup, to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe there has been plenty to take on board. We take a look at what you should have learnt (totesport betting).

The Premier League throws up two London derbies on Sunday afternoon – at Craven Cottage and White Hart Lane – while 11/2 title shots Chelsea travel to Bolton and new boys Swansea entertain Stoke City.