Sep 15, 2026
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Liverpool advanced to the Carabao Cup fourth round after a 3-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield, featuring goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

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2 min readSource:RTE Sport, Sky Sports Football
Liverpool Defeats Tottenham 3-1 in Carabao Cup Third Round

Key facts

  • Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai scored for Liverpool.
  • Conor Gallagher provided the only goal for Tottenham.
  • Liverpool made 10 changes to their starting lineup compared to their previous match.
  • Tottenham has now gone 15 years without a win at Anfield.
  • Giorgi Mamardashvili made several key saves for Liverpool, including a fingertip stop against Omar Marmoush.

Liverpool secured a 3-1 win against Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo scored to put Liverpool in control, while Dominik Szoboszlai added a late long-range strike to seal the victory. Conor Gallagher scored the lone goal for Tottenham.

By the numbers

3-1
final score of the match
10
number of changes made to Liverpool's starting lineup
25
distance in yards of Szoboszlai's goal

Match Highlights and Key Performances

Tottenham missed an early opportunity when Lucas Bergvall’s close-range shot was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Liverpool responded with clinical finishing, starting with a curled effort from Mac Allister. Cody Gakpo added a second goal following a team move, while Mamardashvili later made a significant save to deny Omar Marmoush an equalizer after Gallagher’s goal. Dominik Szoboszlai, who came off the bench, confirmed the win with a 25-yard volley in stoppage time. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola praised the energy of his side, which included 10 changes from the previous weekend's lineup, highlighting the contributions of younger players like Lewis Koumas and Trey Nyoni.

Tottenham's Struggles Continue

Tottenham remains winless against top-flight opposition this season. Despite a spirited effort, the team struggled to convert chances, including a notable miss by Mohammed Kudus in the first half. The defeat extends Tottenham's difficult record at Anfield, where they have managed only one win in 31 visits over the last 15 years.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by RTE Sport, Sky Sports Football.

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