Liverpool 2 - 1 Southampton – EFL Cup 3rd Round Postmortem
With the sting of last season’s final defeat still lingering, Liverpool set out to begin their League Cup campaign in earnest. Arne Slot rotated completely, handing chances to fringe players and youth alike, but the third-round tie against Southampton was anything but straightforward and...
Liverpool face setback in Wharton pursuit as Slot looks to future
Wharton off limits for January window
Liverpool’s hopes of landing Adam Wharton in January appear slim, with Crystal Palace determined to hold onto their midfielder. According to TeamTalk, the Eagles have no intention of sanctioning a sale mid-season, even if an offer as high as...
Liverpool move to secure Gravenberch future
Gravenberch set for new deal
Liverpool are preparing to reward Ryan Gravenberch with a new long-term contract, according to TalkSport.
The Dutch midfielder has become one of the standout figures in Arne Slot’s squad, playing a central role in last season’s unexpected Premier League title triumph. His performances have carried into...
Ekitike red card highlights needless emotions in Liverpool win
Needless suspension raises questions
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victory over Southampton should have been remembered as another sign of progress under Arne Slot. Alexander Isak’s first goal for the club provided the headline, yet Hugo Ekitike managed to shift the focus with a needless red card that has...
Ekitike’s emotions spark red card drama as Isak opportunity arises
Celebration turns sour for Liverpool striker
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup progress was marked by jubilation and frustration in equal measure. Hugo Ekitike provided the winning goal against Southampton, only to see his evening collapse in the haze of a red card.
The forward, who had entered the pitch...
Isak ready to step up for Liverpool after Ekitike ban
Mixed night in Carabao Cup
Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup but the victory over Southampton was overshadowed by troubling incidents. Giovanni Leoni was stretchered off with what looked like a serious injury and Hugo Ekitike, who had scored the late winner,...
Liverpool 2 - 1 Southampton - EFL Cup Man of the Match
Federico Chiesa
Liverpool FC
Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction:
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Federico Chiesa has had to be patient since his 2024 summer move to Liverpool. In a squad brimming with attacking options, opportunities to start have been scarce and the arrival of both Alexander Isak...
Slot reflects in programme notes ahead of Carabao Cup tie
Arne Slot used his matchday column for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup clash with Southampton to balance emotion, perspective and ambition. His words, published in the official programme, spoke first to a moment of sadness before turning to footballing priorities.
Tribute to Matt Beard
The Liverpool head coach began...
Liverpool host Southampton in Carabao Cup third round
Liverpool return to Anfield tonight with the Carabao Cup offering another opportunity to build on their flawless start to the season. Six wins from six in the Premier League has provided momentum, and now attention shifts to the domestic cup where Liverpool are seeking to reach the...
Slot prepares predicted Liverpool lineup for Southampton tie
Liverpool step into the Carabao Cup with a sense of inevitability about rotation. Arne Slot has made no secret of his intention to give opportunities to those who have waited on the periphery. Against Southampton at Anfield, the predicted lineup looks like a blend of costly new...
