Liverpool took another huge step towards a famous quadruple after clinching a narrow 2-1 win against Southampton to book a spot in the League Cup semi-final last night.
The two sides renewed acquaintances at St Mary’s nearly four weeks after their Premier League clash that saw Liverpool emerge on the winning side of a 3-2 scoreline.
While they didn’t repeat the five-goal thriller this time, the cup tie was just as exhilarating, especially with a place in the final four up for grabs.
Liverpool came out swinging and were two to the good just after the half-hour mark, courtesy of goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott.
An early second-half strike from Camero Archer set the tone for a nerve-racking last half an hour, but the Reds held firm to strengthen their hopes of a clean sweep.
After the game, Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that he wants to win the trophy, emulating former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, whose parting gift to the club faithful was the League Cup title.
Liverpool are joined in the last four by Arsenal and Newcastle United, while the winner of Thursday’s showdown between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will join the party.
However, Slot remains confident his side has what it takes to lift the trophy again.
“We have to defend the trophy because the club won it last season,” Slot said (via BBC Sport).
“I wasn’t involved in it, but the players were, and of course, Jurgen was with his staff. As a club we want to compete for all trophies.
“But we are also aware of Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Manchester United. It’s a tough competition for sure.”
The win at Southampton extended Liverpool’s remarkable unbeaten streak to 20 games across all competitions.
They’ll resume their Premier League title charge with a tricky clash against an inconsistent Spurs side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next weekend.
Stats from Sofascore.com.
