Liverpool staged a stunning comeback to overturn a first-leg deficit, thrashing Tottenham 4-0 on Thursday to secure a place in the League Cup final.
Goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk sealed the emphatic victory at Anfield.
The Reds will now face Newcastle United at Wembley on March 16 as they chase their first trophy under Arne Slot. Liverpool remain on course for an incredible quadruple, leading the Premier League by six points, progressing in the Champions League, and set to face Plymouth in the FA Cup fourth round.
Tottenham’s Struggles Continue
For Spurs, the trophy drought continues. The North London club has not won a major title since 2008, and manager Ange Postecoglou is under growing pressure. With the team sitting 14th in the Premier League and facing an FA Cup test against Aston Villa, reports suggest the Australian could be sacked if results don’t improve.
Match Recap
Liverpool entered the game trailing 1-0 from the first leg, but their attacking firepower proved too much for an injury-ravaged Tottenham side. Gakpo opened the scoring after Salah’s delivery, and the Egyptian then doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Darwin Nunez was fouled.
Szoboszlai made it 3-0 after being set up by Connor Bradley, who impressed in place of the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold. Van Dijk wrapped up the rout with a header from a corner, exposing Tottenham’s defensive frailties.
Newcastle Await in the Final
Newcastle, who defeated Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the other semi-final, will be looking to end their 56-year wait for a major trophy. However, they face a formidable Liverpool side determined to add more silverware under Slot.
