Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit in emphatic fashion after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at Anfield to book their place in the Carabao Cup final. Softfootball reports the Reds delivered one of their most complete performances of the season to seal a convincing 4-1 aggregate victory and keep their hopes of domestic silverware alive.
Trailing 1-0 from the first meeting, Arne Slot’s side responded with an aggressive display that overwhelmed Spurs from the opening whistle. Cody Gakpo gave Liverpool the breakthrough before Mohamed Salah calmly converted from the penalty spot early in the second half to level the tie on aggregate.
Tottenham struggled to cope with Liverpool’s relentless attacking pressure, and Dominik Szoboszlai effectively ended the contest with a composed finish before captain Virgil van Dijk added a fourth goal from a set-piece to complete an outstanding team performance.
The victory sends Liverpool into the Carabao Cup final, where they will face Newcastle United after the Magpies comfortably eliminated Arsenal in the other semi-final. With the Premier League leaders continuing to impress under Slot, Liverpool will now be aiming to secure the first trophy of the Dutch manager’s reign.
