Liverpool FC beat Leicester City 3-1 in EFL Cup 3rd round action earlier today, and the victory marked the Reds fourth straight win by that exact score line. Thiago Alcantara (groin) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (hamstring) were left out of the squad again, meaning they are doubts for the next match, a blockbuster at fourth place Tottenham.
The good news is that the Reds have no other fitness concerns at this time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool FC FYIs
Kick Off: Sat Sept 30, 2023, 5:30pm UK, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
Team News: Tottenham Liverpool
Starting XI Prediction: Tottenham Liverpool
Google Result Probability: Tottenham 33% Draw `24% Liverpool 43%
PL Position, Form Guide: Tottenham 4th, 14 pts DWWWW Liverpool 2nd, 16 pts WWWWW
So with no other injury or suspension news to cover for this match, which is this weekend’s biggest clash, we’ll shift gears! Otherwise, this article would be a little too light, and we don’t want to short-change anyone who clicked here.
No one has won the League Cup more often than Liverpool (nine times), and they learned their fourth round opponent earlier today- AFC Bournemouth.
EFL Cup 4th Round Draw in FULL
Mansfield Town vs. Port Vale
Ipswich Town vs. Fulham
Manchester United vs. Newcastle United
Bournemouth vs. Liverpool
Chelsea vs. Blackburn Rovers
West Ham United vs. Arsenal
Everton vs. Burnley
Exeter City vs. Middlesbrough
We analyzed this draw in more detail over at this link.
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