LIVERPOOL, United Kingdom — Liverpool delivered a resounding statement at Anfield on Thursday night, thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 to overturn a first-leg deficit and book their place in the League Cup final.
Goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk sealed a comprehensive victory, setting up a clash with Newcastle United at Wembley on March 16. While Liverpool marches on in pursuit of multiple trophies, Tottenham’s season is unraveling, leaving manager Ange Postecoglou under mounting scrutiny.
Liverpool’s Title Charge Gains Momentum
Under new boss Arne Slot, Liverpool’s momentum seems unstoppable. The Reds sit six points clear at the top of the Premier League, remain in the Champions League last 16, and are poised for an FA Cup fourth-round tie against Plymouth.
Determined to claim his first piece of silverware in England, Slot fielded a strong lineup, with only a goalkeeping switch—Caoimhin Kelleher in for Alisson Becker—altering his usual XI. His decision paid off as Liverpool dominated from start to finish, cutting through a depleted Tottenham side with ease.
Tottenham’s Troubles Deepen
Tottenham’s trophy drought, which dates back to 2008, shows no signs of ending. Their injury-ravaged squad, already without key players like James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, and Timo Werner, struggled to keep pace with Liverpool’s intensity.
New defensive signing Kevin Danso was thrown into the starting lineup, while Mathys Tel was forced into early action after Richarlison limped off injured. Spurs barely threatened going forward and collapsed under relentless Liverpool pressure, exposing their weaknesses once again.
Postecoglou, who arrived with high expectations, now faces serious questions. With Tottenham slipping further in the Premier League and another must-win FA Cup match against Aston Villa looming, his position could be in jeopardy. Reports suggest the Australian manager might not survive another setback.
Liverpool’s Ruthless Display
Liverpool took control after a slow opening spell, with Szoboszlai’s first goal ruled out for offside before Gakpo opened the scoring from Salah’s pinpoint cross. Salah himself doubled the lead early in the second half, coolly converting a penalty after Darwin Núñez was fouled.
From there, it was one-way traffic. Szoboszlai made it three after being set up by young full-back Connor Bradley, while Van Dijk completed the rout with a commanding header from a corner.
Newcastle Awaits
With Arsenal swept aside in the other semi-final, Newcastle now stands between Liverpool and their first trophy of the season. The Magpies, chasing their first major silverware in over half a century, will face an uphill battle to stop Slot’s red-hot side at Wembley.
Liverpool’s quadruple dream remains intact. For Spurs, the nightmare continues.
