Liverpool eased into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham at Anfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai's spectacular late strike underlining the gulf in clinical finishing between the two sides. Despite Spurs creating good chances and dominating spells of possession under Roberto De Zerbi, their profligacy in front of goal proved costly for the second successive match against Merseyside opposition, extending the head coach's difficult start against local rivals.

Both managers made wholesale changes, with Liverpool's youthful contingent of Lewis Koumas, James McConnell, Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha impressing before Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo scored either side of half-time. Conor Gallagher's header, following a goalkeeping mix-up involving Giorgi Mamardashvili, briefly gave Spurs hope, but Szoboszlai's 25-yard stoppage-time screamer sealed the win. De Zerbi conceded his side must be "stronger" and finish chances better, while Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised the impact of his changes and Szoboszlai's predatory instinct.