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Liverpool have received a significant edge ahead of their League Cup semi-final opener, with Tottenham set to miss two pivotal players for the first leg.
Tottenham advanced to the League Cup semi-finals with a nail-biting 4-3 victory over Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Dominic Solanke broke the deadlock in the 15th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Pedro Porro’s fierce strike. Dejan Kulusevski extended the lead early in the second half, and Solanke’s second goal appeared to put the game out of reach at 3-0.
But Manchester United launched a dramatic fightback, punishing two critical mistakes from Spurs goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Bruno Fernandes set up Joshua Zirzee for a close-range finish, and Amad Diallo pounced on a poor pass to cut the deficit to 3-2. Heung-min Son calmed Spurs’ nerves with a spectacular goal directly from a corner in the 88th minute, though Jonny Evans’ stoppage-time header ensured a tense finale before the final whistle.
Despite the win, Spurs suffered a blow with James Maddison and Pape Matar Sarr suspended for the first leg of their semi-final against Liverpool after both received their second yellow cards of the competition in the quarter-final. Manager Ange Postecoglou faces a significant challenge to cover the midfield void as his side prepares to face a high-flying Liverpool team.
Liverpool, under the guidance of Arne Slot, secured their semi-final berth with a 2-1 win over Southampton. Goals from Darwin Núñez and Harvey Elliott highlighted the strength and depth of Slot’s squad, which has been thriving this season. Currently leading both the Premier League and Champions League groups, Liverpool looks poised for a run at multiple trophies.
The upcoming semi-final clash between Liverpool and Tottenham promises to be a blockbuster, with both sides determined to book their place in the final. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as two top teams collide in their pursuit of silverware.