League Cup: Chelsea pip Southampton in shootout, smooth win for Arsenal over Leeds United

Arsenal and Chelsea moved into the League Cup quarter-finals with victories over fellow Premier League sides Leeds United and Southampton on Wednesday, while third-tier Sunderland also progressed.

Chelsea advanced in the League Cup thanks to its third penalty shootout success of the season. Arsenal had a smooth path into the quarter-finals.

Chelsea needed penalties to get past Saints at Stamford Bridge after the game ended 1-1 following 90 minutes.