Liverpool Crush Tottenham to Reach Carabao Cup Final
Liverpool secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, advancing to the final with a 4-1 aggregate win. Goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk ensured a comfortable night for Arne Slot’s side at Anfield. The Reds will now face Newcastle United at Wembley on 16 March, aiming to defend their title.
The match saw Liverpool in control from the outset, with Gakpo opening the scoring in the 34th minute after a clever cross from Salah. Salah doubled the lead from the penalty spot early in the second half, following a foul on Darwin Nunez. Szoboszlai added a third with a composed finish, and Van Dijk sealed the victory with a powerful header from a corner. Tottenham, missing several key players, failed to register a shot on target throughout the game, marking a disappointing performance under manager Ange Postecoglou.
Liverpool’s relentless display highlighted their strength in depth and tactical discipline, with Slot praising his team’s intensity and focus. The victory keeps Liverpool on track for a potential quadruple, as they lead the Premier League, remain in the FA Cup, and progress in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Tottenham’s hopes of ending their 17-year trophy drought were dashed, with Postecoglou admitting his side were “way too passive” and outclassed by a superior opponent.
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