Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious against Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals taking a one goal advantage to Anfield. Liverpool failed to win for the second game in a row after drawing with Manchester United last weekend in the Premier League.

Tottenham hope a successful scalp in the Carabao Cup semifinals could springboard them to a push up the Premier League table as Spurs host league leaders Liverpool in the first leg.

Starting XI Prediction as Liverpool Face Tottenham Hotspur in Carabao Cup Semi-FinalAfter a brilliant start to the season, Liverpool now have a slight break from the Premier League with two cup

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was criticised for his team selection against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, which the Reds lost 1-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham’s win over Liverpool was shrouded in controversy, with Reds boss Arne Slot having his say. Tottenham picked up a huge win over Liverpool on Wednesday night to ensure they take a one-goal lead to Anfield for their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Liverpool trail Spurs 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg although the game was shrouded in controversy.