There will be a temptation from Slot to start Diogo Jota but i think with this being a very physical contest against Tottenham i think the manager will stick with Gakpo from the start. I can see Gomez partnering Virgil in the centre of defence with the Greek scouser starting over Robbo at left back. My preference would be to see Alexis Mac to come back from his suspension and play over Curtis Jones from the start. So my line-up as follows.
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| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Att |
| 21-Dec-2008 | Arsenal | Emirates Stadium | D | 1-1 | 60,094 |
| 21-Dec-2011 | Wigan Athletic | DW Stadium | D | 0-0 | 19,230 |
| 21-Dec-2013 | Cardiff City | Anfield | W | 3-1 | 44,621 |
| 21-Dec-2014 | Arsenal | Anfield | D | 2-2 | 44,703 |
| 21-Dec-2018 | Wolverhampton W | Molineux Stadium | W | 2-0 | 31,358 |
| Club World Cup, Final Saturday 21st December 2019 |
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| Liverpool | KICK OFF, 17:30pm | Flamenco RJ |
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1:0 (aet)Half-Time 0:0 |  |
| Venue Khalifa Int Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar |
Shirt Worn Home |
Live On BBC |
| Matchday Timeline | ||
| 1:0 | Roberto Firmino (Goal 99'), Sadio Mane (Assist) | |
| Matchday Line-Ups | |||||
| 1 | Alisson Becker | 1 | Diego Alves | ||
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk | 3 | Rodrigo Caio | ||
| 12 | Joe Gomez | 18 | Rafinha | ||
| 26 | Andy Robertson | 21 | Filipe Luís | ||
| 66 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | 24 | Pablo Marí | ||
| 8 | Naby Keïta | 5 | Willian Arão | ||
| 14 | Jordan Henderson | 7 | Éverton Ribeiro | ||
| 15 | Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | 14 | Giorgian de Arrascaeta | ||
| 9 | Roberto Firmino (Y, 100') | 15 | Gerson | ||
| 10 | Sadio Mané (Y, 45') | 9 | Gabriel Barbosa | ||
| 11 | Mo Salah (Y, 81') | 27 | Bruno Henrique | ||
| Matchday Substitutes | |||||
| 7 | James Milner (Y, 105') | 10 | Diego (Y, 112') | ||
| 20 | Adam Lallana | 11 | Vitinho (Y, 90') | ||
| 23 | Xherdan Shaqiri | 28 | Orlando Berrío | ||
| 27 | Divock Origi | 29 | Lincoln | ||
| 13 | Adrián | 22 | Gabriel Batista | ||
| 22 | Andy Lonergan | 37 | César | ||
| 51 | Ki-Jana Hoever | 2 | Rodinei | ||
| 72 | Sepp van den Berg | 6 | Renê | ||
| 76 | Neco Williams | 26 | Thuler | ||
| 5 | Georginio Wijnaldum | 44 | Rhodolfo | ||
| 48 | Curtis Jones | 19 | Reinier | ||
| 67 | Harvey Elliott | 25 | Robert Piris Da Motta | ||
| Matchday Substitutions | ||
| 75' | Adam Lallana on for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | |
| 77' | Vitinho on for Giorgian de Arraascaeta | |
| 82' | Diego on for Everton Ribeiro | |
| 100' | James Milner on for Naby Keita | |
| 102' | Lincoln on for Gerson | |
| 106' | Divock Origi on for Roberto Firmino | |
| 120' | Orlando Berrio on for Willian Arao | |
| 120' | Xherdan Shaqiri on for Mohamed Salah | |
| Manager: Jurgen Klopp | Manager: Jorge Jesus |
| Stadium: | Khalifa Int Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar |
| Attendance: | 45,416 |
| HT/FT Sequence (Liverpool First): | 0:0 / 1:0 |
| Goal Sequence (Liverpool First): | 1:0 |
| Referee: | Abdulrahman Al Jassim (Qatar) |
| Referee Assistant: | Taleb Al Marri (Qatar), Saoud Al Maqaleh (Qatar) |
| LIVERPOOL | MATCHDAY STATS | FLAMENCO RJ |
| ATTACKING | ||
| 18 | Total Shots | 15 |
| 6 | Shots on Target | 3 |
| 8 | Shots off Target | 8 |
| 33.33% | Shot Accuracy (excluding blocked shots) | 20.00% |
| GENERAL PLAY | ||
| 47.3% | Possession % | 52.7% |
| 601 | Total Passes | 669 |
| DEFENCE & DISCIPLINE | ||
| 14 | Successful Tackles | 19 |
| 25 | Clearances | 16 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 16 |
| 5 | Corners | 7 |
| 0 | Errors | 0 |
| 22 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Offsides | 6 |
| Player | Yellow | Yell/Red | Red |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Leiva | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Carragher | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Henderson | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephane Henchoz | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Djimi Traore | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Emre Can | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ibrahima Konate | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Marko Grujic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Salif Diao | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sami Hyypia | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Gerrard | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam lallana | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alberto Moreno | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Wisdom | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Murphy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dietmar Hamann | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Divock Origi | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Matteo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabinho | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Paletta | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| James McConnell | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Allen | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Karl-Heinz Riedle | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolo Toure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Ince | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Babel | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stig Inge Bjornebye | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Takumi Minamino | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vladimir Smicer | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wataru Endo | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Robertson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caoimhin Kelleher | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Kirkland | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Ziege | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Gakpo | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Connor Randall | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Conor Bradley | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Damiem Plessis | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny ings | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darwin Nunez | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dave Raven | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David James | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Thompson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| El-Hadji Diouf | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emile Heskey | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fernando Torres | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harvey Elliott | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Milner | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Redknapp | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarelll Quansah | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Spearing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe gomez | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Joel Matip | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon Flanagan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon Welsh | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Enrique | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mamadou Sakho | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Skrtel | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Milan Baros | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamed Sissoko | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Naby Keita | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Clyne | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Neil Mellor | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oyvind Leonhardsen | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Babb | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillipe Countinho | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ragnar Klavan | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Raheem Sterling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhian Brewster | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Coates | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Simon Mignolet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sotirios Kyrgiakos | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefan Bajcetic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steve McManaman | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Morton | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil Van Dijk | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xabi Alonso | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Crouch | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rob Jones | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Discipline data for League Cup from 1995-96 season to now
| Final | Match | Score | Venue | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup Final 1980-81 | Liverpool v West Ham United | 1-1 | Wembley Stadium | 100,000 |
| League Cup Final Replay 1980-81 | Liverpool v West Ham United | 2-1 | Villa Park | 36,693 |
| League Cup Final 1981-82 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | 3-1 | Wembley Stadium | 100,000 |
| League Cup Final 1982-83 | Liverpool v Manchester United | 2-1 | Wembley Stadium | 100,000 |
| League Cup Final 1983-84 | Liverpool v Everton | 0-0 | Wembley Stadium | 100,000 |
| League Cup Final Replay 1983-84 | Liverpool v Everton | 1-0 | Maine Road | 52,089 |
| League Cup Final 1994-95 | Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers | 2-1 | Wembley Stadium | 75,595 |
| League Cup Final 2000-01 | Liverpool v Birmingham City | 1-1 (5-4 P) | Millennium Stadium | 75,500 |
| League Cup Final 2002-03 | Liverpool v Manchester United | 2-0 | Millennium Stadium | 74,500 |
| League Cup Final 2011-12 | Liverpool v Cardiff | 2-2 (3-2 P) | Wembley Stadium | 89,041 |
| League Cup Final 2021-22 | Liverpool v Chelsea | 0-0 (11-10 P) | Wembley Stadium | 85,212 |
| League Cup Final 2023-24 | Liverpool v Chelsea | 1-0 | Wembley Stadium | 88,868 |
Liverpool have played Tottenham eight times in the League cup down the years. Winning on three occassions most famously was the 1981-1982 final winning 3-1
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Oct-16 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 2-1 | League Cup |
| 12-Nov-08 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | L | 4-2 | League Cup |
| 01-Dec-04 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | W | 1-1 | League Cup |
| 10-Nov-98 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-3 | League Cup |
| 31-Oct-84 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | L | 1-0 | League Cup |
| 13-Mar-82 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 3-1 | League Cup |
| 06-Dec-72 | Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool | L | 3-1 | League Cup |
| 04-Dec-72 | Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 1-1 | League Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Dec-1997 | Coventry City | Anfield | W | 1-0 | 39,707 |
| 20-Dec-2015 | Watford | Vicarage Road | L | 3-0 | 20,707 |
Holders Liverpool will take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Semi-Final of the Carabao Cup. The other tie will be contested between Arsenal & Newcastle United. Ties too be played w/c 6th Jan 25 & 3rd Feb 25
Carabao Cup Semi-Final ties
Arsenal v Newcaslte United
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool
| Player | Games as Captain |
| Emlyn Hughes | 29 |
| Graeme Souness | 27 |
| Alan Hansen | 21 |
| Phil Thompson | 18 |
| Steven Gerrard | 17 |
| Ian Rush | 14 |
| Jordan Henderson | 11 |
| Jamie Carragher | 8 |
| Ronnie Whelan | 8 |
| Sami Hyppia | 8 |
| Steve Nicol | 8 |
| Tommy Smith | 8 |
| James Milner | 7 |
| Robbie Fowler | 7 |
| Ron Yeats | 7 |
| Paul Ince | 6 |
| Jerzy Dudek | 4 |
| Joe Gomez | 4 |
| John Barnes | 4 |
| Lucas Leiva | 4 |
| Phil Neal | 4 |
| Vigil Van Dijk | 4 |
| Dick White | 3 |
| Mark Wright | 3 |
| Ray Kennedy | 3 |
| Chris Lawler | 2 |
| Neil Ruddock | 2 |
| Steve Staunton | 2 |
| Andrew Robertson | 1 |
| Curtis Jones | 1 |
| Dirk Kuyt | 1 |
| Glenn Hysen | 1 |
| Jamie Redknapp | 1 |
| Kolo Toure | 1 |
| Mohamed Salah | 1 |
| Pedro Chirivella | 1 |
| Pepe Reina | 1 |
| Rickie Lambert | 1 |
| Sotirios Kyrgiakos | 1 |
| Steve McMahon | 1 |
| Steve McMananman | 1 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | 1 |
| Date | Score | Result | Opponent | H/A | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10.1960 | 5 - 2 | W | Luton Town | A | LC 2nd Rd replay |
| 27.09.1967 | 2 - 3 | L | Bolton Wanderers | A | LC 2nd Rd replay |
| 15.10.1968 | 1 - 2 | L | Arsenal | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 03.09.1969 | 2 - 1 | W | Watford | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 24.09.1969 | 2 - 3 | L | Manchester City | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 08.09.1970 | 0 - 0 | D | Mansfield Town | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 06.10.1970 | 0 - 2 | L | Swindon Town | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 27.10.1971 | 1 - 2 | L | West Ham United | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 05.09.1972 | 1 - 1 | D | Carlisle United | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 03.10.1972 | 1 - 1 | D | West Bromwich Albion | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 22.11.1972 | 1 - 0 | W | Leeds United | A | LC 4th Rd R |
| 06.12.1972 | 1 - 3 | L | Tottenham Hotspur | A | LC 5th Rd R |
| 08.10.1973 | 2 - 2 | D | West Ham United | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 21.11.1973 | 2 - 0 | W | Sunderland | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 27.11.1973 | 0 - 0 | D | Hull City | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 19.12.1973 | 0 - 1 | L | Wolves | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 08.10.1974 | 0 - 0 | D | Bristol City | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 10.09.1975 | 1 - 0 | W | York City | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 14.10.1975 | 0 - 1 | L | Burnley | A | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 06.09.1976 | 0 - 1 | L | West Bromwich Albion | A | LC 2nd Rd replay |
| 20.12.1977 | 2 - 0 | W | Coventry City | A | LC 4th Rd R |
| 17.01.1978 | 3 - 1 | W | Wrexham | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 14.02.1978 | 0 - 0 | D | Arsenal | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 18.03.1978 | 0 - 0 | D | Nottingham Forest | A | LC Final |
| 22.03.1978 | 0 - 1 | L | Nottingham Forest | A | LC Final replay |
| 28.08.1978 | 0 - 1 | L | Sheffield United | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 29.08.1979 | 0 - 0 | D | Tranmere Rovers | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 05.12.1979 | 3 - 1 | W | Norwich City | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 22.01.1980 | 0 - 1 | L | Nottingham Forest | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 27.08.1980 | 0 - 1 | L | Bradford City | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 14.01.1981 | 1 - 0 | W | Manchester City | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 14.03.1981 | 1 - 1 | D | West Ham United | A | LC Final |
| 01.04.1981 | 2 - 1 | W | West Ham United | A | LC Final replay |
| 28.10.1981 | 6 - 0 | W | Exeter City | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 01.12.1981 | 0 - 0 | D | Arsenal | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 19.01.1982 | 3 - 1 | W | Barnsley | A | LC 5th Rd R |
| 02.02.1982 | 2 - 0 | W | Ipswich Town | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 13.03.1982 | 3 - 1 | W | Tottenham Hotspur | A | LC Final |
| 05.10.1982 | 2 - 1 | W | Ipswich Town | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 15.02.1983 | 0 - 1 | L | Burnley | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 26.03.1983 | 2 - 1 | W | Manchester United | A | LC Final |
| 05.10.1983 | 4 - 1 | W | Brentford | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 08.11.1983 | 1 - 1 | D | Fulham | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 29.11.1983 | 1 - 0 | W | Fulham | A | LC 3rd R. 2nd replay |
| 20.12.1983 | 1 - 1 | D | Birmingham City | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 17.01.1984 | 2 - 2 | D | Sheffield Wednesday | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 14.02.1984 | 2 - 0 | W | Walsall | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 25.03.1984 | 0 - 0 | D | Everton | A | LC Final |
| 28.03.1984 | 1 - 0 | W | Everton | A | LC Final replay |
| 24.09.1984 | 0 - 0 | D | Stockport County | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 31.10.1984 | 0 - 1 | L | Tottenham Hotspur | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 09.10.1985 | 5 - 2 | W | Oldham Athletic | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 12.02.1986 | 0 - 1 | L | Queens Park Rangers | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 07.10.1986 | 3 - 2 | W | Fulham | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 19.11.1986 | 0 - 0 | D | Coventry City | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 21.01.1987 | 1 - 0 | W | Everton | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 11.02.1987 | 0 - 0 | D | Southampton | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 05.04.1987 | 1 - 2 | L | Arsenal | A | LC Final |
| 23.09.1987 | 1 - 1 | D | Blackburn Rovers | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 12.10.1988 | 3 - 1 | W | Walsall | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 09.11.1988 | 0 - 0 | D | Arsenal | A | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 23.11.1988 | 2 - 1 | W | Arsenal | A | LC 3rd R. 2nd replay |
| 30.11.1988 | 1 - 4 | L | West Ham United | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 25.10.1989 | 0 - 1 | L | Arsenal | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 09.10.1990 | 4 - 1 | W | Crewe Alexandra | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 31.10.1990 | 1 - 3 | L | Manchester United | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 09.10.1991 | 3 - 2 | W | Stoke City | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 20.11.1991 | 4 - 1 | W | Port Vale | A | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 03.12.1991 | 0 - 1 | L | Peterborough United | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 06.10.1992 | 4 - 1 | W | Chesterfield | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 28.10.1992 | 0 - 0 | D | Sheffield United | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 16.12.1992 | 1 - 2 | L | Crystal Palace | A | LC 4th Rd R |
| 22.09.1993 | 3 - 1 | W | Fulham | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 14.12.1993 | 2 - 2 (p) | L | Wimbledon | A | LC 4th Rd R |
| 05.10.1994 | 4 - 1 | W | Burnley | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 30.11.1994 | 3 - 1 | W | Blackburn Rovers | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 15.02.1995 | 1 - 0 | W | Crystal Palace | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 08.03.1995 | 1 - 0 | W | Crystal Palace | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 02.04.1995 | 2 - 1 | W | Bolton Wanderers | A | LC Final |
| 04.10.1995 | 1 - 0 | W | Sunderland | A | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 23.10.1996 | 1 - 1 | D | Charlton Athletic | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 08.01.1997 | 1 - 2 | L | Middlesbrough | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 15.10.1997 | 2 - 0 | W | West Bromwich Albion | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 07.01.1998 | 2 - 0 | W | Newcastle United | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 18.02.1998 | 0 - 2 | L | Middlesbrough | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 14.09.1999 | 5 - 1 | W | Hull City | A | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 13.10.1999 | 1 - 2 | L | Southampton | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 29.11.2000 | 8 - 0 | W | Stoke City | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 10.01.2001 | 1 - 2 | L | Crystal Palace | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 25.02.2001 | 1 - 1 (p) | W | Birmingham City | A | LC Final |
| 18.12.2002 | 4 - 3 | W | Aston Villa | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 08.01.2003 | 1 - 2 | L | Sheffield United | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 02.03.2003 | 2 - 0 | W | Manchester United | A | LC Final |
| 29.10.2003 | 4 - 3 | W | Blackburn Rovers | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 26.10.2004 | 3 - 0 | W | Millwall | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 01.12.2004 | 1 - 1 (p) | W | Tottenham Hotspur | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 25.01.2005 | 1 - 0 | W | Watford | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 27.02.2005 | 2 - 3 | L | Chelsea | A | LC Final |
| 25.10.2005 | 1 - 2 | L | Crystal Palace | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 08.11.2006 | 1 - 0 | W | Birmingham City | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 25.09.2007 | 4 - 2 | W | Reading | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 19.12.2007 | 0 - 2 | L | Chelsea | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 12.11.2008 | 2 - 4 | L | Tottenham Hotspur | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 22.09.2009 | 1 - 0 | W | Leeds United | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 28.10.2009 | 1 - 2 | L | Arsenal | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 24.08.2011 | 3 - 1 | W | Exeter City | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 21.09.2011 | 2 - 1 | W | Brighton & Hove Albion | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 26.10.2011 | 2 - 1 | W | Stoke City | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 29.11.2011 | 2 - 0 | W | Chelsea | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 11.01.2012 | 1 - 0 | W | Manchester City | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 26.02.2012 | 2 - 2 (p) | W | Cardiff City | A | LC Final |
| 26.09.2012 | 2 - 1 | W | West Bromwich Albion | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 25.09.2013 | 0 - 1 | L | Manchester United | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 17.12.2014 | 3 - 1 | W | Bournemouth | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 27.01.2015 | 0 - 1 | L | Chelsea | A | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 02.12.2015 | 6 - 1 | W | Southampton | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 05.01.2016 | 1 - 0 | W | Stoke City | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 28.02.2016 | 1 - 1 (p) | L | Manchester City | A | LC Final |
| 23.08.2016 | 5 - 0 | W | Burton Albion | A | LC 2nd Rd |
| 20.09.2016 | 3 - 0 | W | Derby County | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 11.01.2017 | 0 - 1 | L | Southampton | A | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 19.09.2017 | 0 - 2 | L | Leicester City | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 25.09.2019 | 2 - 0 | W | MK Dons | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 17.12.2019 | 0 - 5 | L | Aston Villa | A | LC 5th Rd |
| 24.09.2020 | 7 - 2 | W | Lincoln City | A | LC 3rd Rd |
| 27.10.2021 | 2 - 0 | W | Preston North End | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 20.01.2022 | 2 - 0 | W | Arsenal | A | LC S-F 2nd leg |
| 27.02.2022 | 0 - 0 (p) | W | Chelsea | A | LC Final |
| 01.11.2023 | 2 - 1 | W | Bournemouth | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 24.01.2024 | 1 - 1 | D | Fulham | A | LC S-F 2nd Leg |
| 25.02.2024 | 1 - 0 | W | Chelsea | A | LC Final |
| 30.10.2024 | 3 - 2 | W | Brighton | A | LC 4th Rd |
| 18.12.2024 | 2 - 1 | W | Southampton | A | LC 5th Rd |
| Date | Score | Result | Opponent | H/A | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.10.1960 | 1 - 1 | D | Luton Town | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 16.11.1960 | 1 - 2 | L | Southampton | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 13.09.1967 | 1 - 1 | D | Bolton Wanderers | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 04.09.1968 | 4 - 0 | W | Sheffield United | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 25.09.1968 | 2 - 0 | W | Swansea Town | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 22.09.1970 | 3 - 2 | W | Mansfield Town | H | LC 2nd Rd replay |
| 07.09.1971 | 3 - 0 | W | Hull City | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 05.10.1971 | 1 - 0 | W | Southampton | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 19.09.1972 | 5 - 1 | W | Carlisle United | H | LC 2nd Rd replay |
| 10.10.1972 | 2 - 1 | W | West Bromwich Albion | H | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 31.10.1972 | 2 - 2 | D | Leeds United | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 04.12.1972 | 1 - 1 | D | Tottenham Hotspur | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 29.10.1973 | 1 - 0 | W | West Ham United | H | LC 2nd Rd replay |
| 04.12.1973 | 3 - 1 | W | Hull City | H | LC 4th Rd R |
| 10.09.1974 | 2 - 1 | W | Brentford | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 16.10.1974 | 4 - 0 | W | Bristol City | H | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 12.11.1974 | 0 - 1 | L | Middlesbrough | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 07.10.1975 | 1 - 1 | D | Burnley | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 31.08.1976 | 1 - 1 | D | West Bromwich Albion | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 30.08.1977 | 2 - 0 | W | Chelsea | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 26.10.1977 | 2 - 0 | W | Derby County | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 29.11.1977 | 2 - 2 | D | Coventry City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 07.02.1978 | 2 - 1 | W | Arsenal | H | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 04.09.1979 | 4 - 0 | W | Tranmere Rovers | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 25.09.1979 | 3 - 1 | W | Chesterfield | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 30.10.1979 | 2 - 0 | W | Exeter City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 12.02.1980 | 1 - 1 | D | Nottingham Forest | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 02.09.1980 | 4 - 0 | W | Bradford City | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 23.09.1980 | 5 - 0 | W | Swindon Town | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 28.10.1980 | 4 - 1 | W | Portsmouth | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 02.12.1980 | 3 - 1 | W | Birmingham City | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 10.02.1981 | 1 - 1 | D | Manchester City | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 07.10.1981 | 5 - 0 | W | Exeter City | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 10.11.1981 | 4 - 1 | W | Middlesbrough | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 08.12.1981 | 3 - 0 | W | Arsenal | H | LC 4th Rd R |
| 12.01.1982 | 0 - 0 | D | Barnsley | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 09.02.1982 | 2 - 2 | D | Ipswich Town | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 26.10.1982 | 2 - 0 | W | Ipswich Town | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 10.11.1982 | 1 - 0 | W | Rotherham United | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 30.11.1982 | 2 - 0 | W | Norwich City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 18.01.1983 | 2 - 1 | W | West Ham United | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 08.02.1983 | 3 - 0 | W | Burnley | H | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 25.10.1983 | 4 - 0 | W | Brentford | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 22.11.1983 | 1 - 1 | D | Fulham | H | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 22.12.1983 | 3 - 0 | W | Birmingham City | H | LC 4th Rd R |
| 25.01.1984 | 3 - 0 | W | Sheffield Wednesday | H | LC 5th Rd R |
| 07.02.1984 | 2 - 2 | D | Walsall | H | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 09.10.1984 | 2 - 0 | W | Stockport County | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 24.09.1985 | 3 - 0 | W | Oldham Athletic | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 29.10.1985 | 4 - 0 | W | Brighton & Hove Albion | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 26.11.1985 | 2 - 1 | W | Manchester United | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 21.01.1986 | 3 - 0 | W | Ipswich Town | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 05.03.1986 | 2 - 2 | D | Queens Park Rangers | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 23.09.1986 | 10 - 0 | W | Fulham | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 29.10.1986 | 4 - 1 | W | Leicester City | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 26.11.1986 | 3 - 1 | W | Coventry City | H | LC 4th Rd R |
| 25.02.1987 | 3 - 0 | W | Southampton | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 06.10.1987 | 1 - 0 | W | Blackburn Rovers | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 28.10.1987 | 0 - 1 | L | Everton | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 28.09.1988 | 1 - 0 | W | Walsall | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 02.11.1988 | 1 - 1 | D | Arsenal | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 19.09.1989 | 5 - 2 | W | Wigan Athletic | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 04.10.1989 | 3 - 0 | W | Wigan Athletic | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 25.09.1990 | 5 - 1 | W | Crewe Alexandra | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 25.09.1991 | 2 - 2 | D | Stoke City | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 29.10.1991 | 2 - 2 | D | Port Vale | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 22.09.1992 | 4 - 4 | D | Chesterfield | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 11.11.1992 | 3 - 0 | W | Sheffield United | H | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 01.12.1992 | 1 - 1 | D | Crystal Palace | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 05.10.1993 | 5 - 0 | W | Fulham | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 27.10.1993 | 3 - 2 | W | Ipswich Town | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 01.12.1993 | 1 - 1 | D | Wimbledon | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 21.09.1994 | 2 - 0 | W | Burnley | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 25.10.1994 | 2 - 1 | W | Stoke City | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 11.01.1995 | 1 - 0 | W | Arsenal | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 20.09.1995 | 2 - 0 | W | Sunderland | H | LC 2nd Rd 1L |
| 25.10.1995 | 4 - 0 | W | Manchester City | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 29.11.1995 | 0 - 1 | L | Newcastle United | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 13.11.1996 | 4 - 1 | W | Charlton Athletic | H | LC 3rd Rd replay |
| 27.11.1996 | 4 - 2 | W | Arsenal | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 18.11.1997 | 3 - 0 | W | Grimsby Town | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 27.01.1998 | 2 - 1 | W | Middlesbrough | H | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 27.10.1998 | 3 - 1 | W | Fulham | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 10.11.1998 | 1 - 3 | L | Tottenham Hotspur | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 21.09.1999 | 4 - 2 | W | Hull City | H | LC 2nd Rd 2L |
| 01.11.2000 | 2 - 1 | W | Chelsea | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 13.12.2000 | 3 - 0 | W | Fulham | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 24.01.2001 | 5 - 0 | W | Crystal Palace | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 09.10.2001 | 1 - 2 | L | Grimsby Town | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 06.11.2002 | 3 - 1 | W | Southampton | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 04.12.2002 | 1 - 1 (p) | W | Ipswich Town | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 21.01.2003 | 2 - 0 | W | Sheffield United | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 03.12.2003 | 2 - 3 | L | Bolton Wanderers | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 10.11.2004 | 2 - 0 | W | Middlesbrough | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 11.01.2005 | 1 - 0 | W | Watford | H | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 25.10.2006 | 4 - 3 | W | Reading | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 09.01.2007 | 3 - 6 | L | Arsenal | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 31.10.2007 | 2 - 1 | W | Cardiff City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 23.09.2008 | 2 - 1 | W | Crewe Alexandra | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 22.09.2010 | 2 - 2 (p) | L | Northampton Town | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 25.01.2012 | 2 - 2 | D | Manchester City | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 31.10.2012 | 1 - 3 | L | Swansea City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 27.08.2013 | 4 - 2 | W | Notts County | H | LC 2nd Rd |
| 23.09.2014 | 2 - 2 (p) | W | Middlesbrough | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 28.10.2014 | 2 - 1 | W | Swansea City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 20.01.2015 | 1 - 1 | D | Chelsea | H | LC Semi-final 1L |
| 23.09.2015 | 1 - 1 (p) | W | Carlisle United | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 28.10.2015 | 1 - 0 | W | Bournemouth | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 26.01.2016 | 0 - 1 | L | Stoke City | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 25.10.2016 | 2 - 1 | W | Tottenham Hotspur | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 29.11.2016 | 2 - 0 | W | Leeds United | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 25.01.2017 | 0 - 1 | L | Southampton | H | LC Semi-final 2L |
| 26.09.2018 | 1 - 2 | L | Chelsea | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 30.10.2019 | 5 - 5 (p) | W | Arsenal | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 01.10.2020 | 0 - 0 (p) | L | Arsenal | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 21.09.2021 | 3 - 0 | W | Norwich City | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 22.12.2021 | 3 - 3 (p) | W | Leicester City | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 13.01.2022 | 0 - 0 | D | Arsenal | H | LC S-F 1st leg |
| 09.11.2022 | 0 - 0 (p) | W | Derby County | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 22.12.2022 | 2 - 3 | L | Manchester City | H | LC 4th Rd |
| 27.09.2023 | 3 - 1 | W | Leicester City | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| 20.12.2023 | 5 - 1 | W | West Ham United | H | LC 5th Rd |
| 10.01.2024 | 2 - 1 | W | Fulham | H | LC S-F 1st Leg |
| 25.09.2024 | 5 - 1 | W | West Ham United | H | LC 3rd Rd |
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-Dec-1992 | Coventry City | Highfield Road | L | 1-5 | 19,779 |
| 19-Dec-1998 | Sheffield Wednesday | Anfield | W | 2-0 | 40,003 |
| 19-Dec-2004 | Newcastle United | Anfield | W | 3-1 | 43,856 |
| 19-Dec-2009 | Portsmouth | Fratton Park | L | 0-2 | 20,534 |
| 19-Dec-2016 | Everton | Goodison Park | W | 0-1 | 39,590 |
| 19-Dec-2020 | Crystal Palace | Selhurst Park | W | 7-0 | n/a |
| 19-Dec-2021 | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham Hotspur Stad | D | 2-2 | 45,421 |
Goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott earned Liverpool a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night in a 2-1 win at Southampton.
The Reds earned passage into the final four on the south coast in battling fashion after taking a two-goal lead in the opening half.
Nunez and Elliott struck to hand Arne Slot’s men the advantage at the half-time interval, though saw their lead reduced on the hour mark through Cameron Archer.
Liverpool, however, put in an assured finish to the contest to secure their spot in the semi-finals of the competition.
Team news
Trey Nyoni made his first start for Liverpool as Alexis Mac Allister returned after suspension, while there was also a start for Tyler Morton.
Rio Ngumoha was named on the substitutes' bench, as well as the returning Kostas Tsimikas following injury.
First half
It was a wet and windy evening on the south coast with the opening exchanges passing without real incident as both teams acclimatised to the conditions.
Liverpool, though, were dominating possession and holding the hosts to precious little in their own final third.
As the game carried on, the sides exchanged shots in the first chances of the night, Nunez first shooting wide from distance, before Tyler Dibling hit a low effort straight at goalkeeper Caiomhin Kelleher.
Nunez, however, was on hand to open the scoring in minute 24 after good work from Trent Alexander-Arnold in defence.
The No.66 remained calm and collected as he turned away from two Southampton attackers to play a ball forward for the onrushing Reds striker.
Nunez gathered after a deflection from the home defence and kept his nerve unchallenged to sweep home a finish from inside the area and break the deadlock.
Liverpool were continuing to enjoy their dominance with Elliott seeing a shot blocked and Nyoni heading wide of the goal at the back post.
It was Elliott, though, who was to add a second after the half hour mark for Arne Slot’s men, with the No.19 finishing off a slick team move forward.
The Reds combined in Southampton’s last third via Wataru Endo and Cody Gakpo and it was the latter who found the run of Elliott with the midfielder producing a quick low finish into the back of the net.
Ahead of the end of the half, Mac Allister tested the reflexes of Alex McCarty in the home goal with a snapshot from inside the box but the stopper was equal to it.
Federico Chiesa and Tsimikas were introduced to start the second period with the departure of Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez.
The game continued in similar fashion to the first with the Reds enjoying much of the ball over their opponents.
However, on the hour Southampton reduced the deficit during a swift break forward after the ball deflected off Endo and into the path of Cameron Archer.
With the No.3 on the floor, Archer raced forward on the left and cut in to curl a well-placed shot into the far corner of the goal.
Following the restart, Archer almost levelled instantly, but Kelleher provided a crucial intervention to push away his flicked effort from close range to keep Liverpool in front.
The Reds responded to the threat, Chiesa seeing a low shot across goal cleared away by the retreating defence.
Liverpool were managing the game well and keeping the hosts at arm's length, having to defend set-pieces in the main.
In the latter stages, though, the home side began to apply more sustained pressure, with substitute Paul Onuachu slipping at the vital moment as he attempted to convert a low cross from the left wing.
Chiesa threatened at the opposite end in search of a third, seeing a shot first cleared off the line, ahead of a follow up deflecting over the crossbar.
The Saints also saw late appeals waved away by referee Simon Hooper, Jarell Quansah and Mateus Fernandes first tangling outside the area, before carrying into the 18-yard box after a long ball over the top.
Liverpool, though, held firm to see out the victory and earn their place in the semi-finals of the tournament.
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| League Cup, Quarter Final Wednesday 18th December 2024 |
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| Southampton | KICK OFF, 20:00pm | Liverpool |
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1:2Half-Time 0:2 | |
| Venue St Mary's Stadium, Southampton |
Shirt Worn Away Kit |
Live On Sky Sports |
| Matchday Timeline | ||
| 0:1 | Darwin Nunez (Goal 24'), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Assist) | |
| 0:2 | Harvey Elliott (Goal 32'), Cody Gakpo (Assist) | |
| 1:2 | Cameron Archer (Goal 59') | |
| Matchday Line-Ups | |||||
| 1 | Alex McCarthy | 62 | Caoimhín Kelleher | ||
| 3 | Ryan Manning | 2 | Joe Gomez | ||
| 6 | Taylor Harwood-Bellis | 66 | Trent Alexander-Arnold | ||
| 14 | James Bree | 78 | Jarell Quansah | ||
| 15 | Nathan Wood | 3 | Wataru Endō | ||
| 35 | Jan Bednarek | 10 | Alexis Mac Allister | ||
| 4 | Flynn Downes (Y, 57') | 19 | Harvey Elliott (Y, 57') | ||
| 7 | Joe Aribo | 80 | Tyler Morton | ||
| 18 | Mateus Fernandes | 9 | Darwin Núñez | ||
| 19 | Cameron Archer | 18 | Cody Gakpo | ||
| 33 | Tyler Dibling | 98 | Trey Nyoni | ||
| Matchday Substitutes | |||||
| 13 | Joe Lumley | 56 | Vitezslav Jaros | ||
| 12 | Ronnie Edwards | 14 | Federico Chiesa | ||
| 16 | Yukinari Sugawara | 76 | Jayden Danns | ||
| 10 | Adam Lallana | 53 | James McConnell (Y, 90') | ||
| 20 | Kamaldeen Sulemana | 65 | Amara Nallo | ||
| 24 | Ryan Fraser | Afolami Ngumoha | |||
| 27 | Sam Amo-Ameyaw | 77 | James Norris | ||
| 17 | Ben Brereton | 20 | Diogo Jota | ||
| 32 | Paul Onuachu | 21 | Kostas Tsimikas | ||
| Matchday Substitutions | ||
| 45' | Federico Chiesa on for Trent Alexander-Arnold | |
| 45' | Kostas Tsimikas on for Joe Gomez | |
| 60' | Yukinari Sugawara on for James Bree | |
| 63' | Diogo Jota on for Cody Gakpo | |
| 63' | James McConnell on for Alexis Mac Allister | |
| 73' | Paul Onuachu on for Cameron Archer | |
| 73' | Kamaldeen Sulemana on for Flynn Downes | |
| 84' | Ben Brereton on for Jan Bednarek | |
| 84' | Adam Lallana on for Joe Aribo | |
| 86' | Jayden Danns on for Trey Nyoni | |
| Manager: Simon Rusk | Manager: Arne Slot |
| Stadium: | St Mary's Stadium, Southampton |
| Attendance: | 26,503 |
| HT/FT Sequence (Liverpool First): | 1:0 / 2:1 |
| Goal Sequence (Liverpool First): | 1:0, 2:0, 1:2 |
| League Cup H-2-H: | H-2-H v Southampton |
| Referee: | Simon Hooper |
| Referee Assistant: | Simon Bennett, Dan Robathan |
| Fourth Official: | Gavin Ward |
| SOUTHAMPTON | MATCHDAY STATS | LIVERPOOL |
| ATTACKING | ||
| 6 | Total Shots | 14 |
| 4 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 0 | Shots off Target | 5 |
| 66.67% | Shot Accuracy (excluding blocked shots) | 28.57% |
| GENERAL PLAY | ||
| 31.4% | Possession % | 68.6% |
| 289 | Total Passes | 644 |
| DEFENCE & DISCIPLINE | ||
| 23 | Successful Tackles | 13 |
| 18 | Clearances | 13 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 3 | Corners | 7 |
| 1 | Errors | 0 |
| 10 | Fouls | 10 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
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Southampton vs Liverpool: Carabao Cup Preview, Kick-off Time, Team News and Predictions
Liverpool continue their quest to defend the Carabao Cup title as they travel to Southampton this evening. Under new manager Arne Slot, the Reds are building momentum, with recent results underlining their dominance this season. However, a trip to St Mary’s is rarely straightforward, especially for a Saints side desperate for a positive response after a harrowing defeat.This clash comes at a pivotal time for both clubs. Liverpool, chasing silverware across multiple fronts, are expected to rotate with upcoming Premier League challenges in mind. Southampton, reeling from a humiliating 5-0 home loss to Tottenham and managerless following Russell Martin’s departure, face the unenviable task of halting Liverpool’s progress. Sinom Rush will be the caretaker manager for tonights match.
St Mary’s has often been a fortress for Southampton, but the challenge of taking on a full-strength Liverpool will test every bit of their resilience. Liverpool fans, meanwhile, will be keen to see if Slot’s side can navigate their defensive frailties and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Team News: Injuries and Suspensions
Southampton remain short of options in goal, with Aaron Ramsdale sidelined and Alex McCarthy set to deputise again. Jack Stephens continues his suspension, leaving Jan Bednarek as the likely anchor in defence. Nathan Wood’s impressive showing against Spurs, albeit under difficult circumstances, may see him retain his place. Meanwhile, Adam Armstrong remains key to Southampton’s attack, tasked with capitalising on any rare Liverpool defensive lapses.
For Liverpool, injuries continue to dictate their squad rotation. Andy Robertson’s suspension comes as little surprise, given his recent fitness concerns, while defensive options Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, and Kostas Tsimikas remain unavailable. Diogo Jota remains a doubt after suffering a minor setback in his recovery.
The return of Federico Chiesa to the squad is a potential boost, as the Italian forward featured on the bench during the weekend’s draw with Fulham. Arne Slot, however, will watch the action from the stands after accumulating three yellow cards this season.
Southampton in Crisis Mode
Southampton enter this fixture under immense pressure following their capitulation against Tottenham. All five goals came in a disastrous first half, leading to Russell Martin’s sacking. With no new manager appointed ahead of Wednesday’s fixture, interim guidance will have to suffice.
Saints supporters will hope their team can summon the kind of defiance that often accompanies upheaval, particularly in front of a home crowd. Whether they can resist Liverpool’s relentless press and attacking quality remains doubtful, but adversity sometimes fuels a determined response.
Liverpool Likely to Rotate but Should Progress
Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Fulham at the weekend demonstrated their offensive power but also highlighted ongoing defensive vulnerabilities. With a busy festive schedule on the horizon, Arne Slot is likely to make changes, giving fringe players an opportunity to impress.
Nevertheless, the depth of Liverpool’s squad ensures they remain favourites for the clash. Their fluid attacking options – led by the likes of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and potentially Federico Chiesa – are expected to expose Southampton’s fragile backline. With or without their first-choice defenders, Liverpool will aim to dominate possession and create chances with their high-tempo style.
Prediction: Southampton vs Liverpool
Southampton’s morale will have been severely tested after the weekend’s thrashing, and Liverpool’s quality will only compound their struggles. Although the Saints might rally with a spirited display under the lights, Liverpool’s superior quality should prove decisive.
Expect the visitors to rotate their squad but still maintain enough attacking firepower to secure a convincing win. A repeat of Southampton’s weekend woes is unlikely, but Liverpool are tipped to advance comfortably.
Prediction: Liverpool to win 4-0.
Liverpool’s dominance in recent meetings has been clear, with their attacking flair often overwhelming the Saints. Southampton must defy both history and form to pull off an upset here.
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| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Att |
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| 18-Dec-1993 | Tottenham Hotspur | White Hart Lane | D | 3-3 | 31,394 |
| 18-Dec-1994 | Chelsea | Stamford Bridge | D | 0-0 | 27,050 |
| 18-Dec-1999 | Coventry City | Anfield | W | 2-0 | 44,024 |
| 18-Dec-2011 | Aston Villa | Villa Park | W | 2-0 | 37,460 |
| 8 | Steven Gerrard Player Profile |
| Released - End of Contract |
| Real name | Steven Gerrard | Place of birth | Whiston |
| Age | Born 30 May, 1980 | Nationality | England |
| Height | 6ft (1.83m) | Date Signed | 01 Aug, 1998 |
| Weight | 12st 9lb (80.27kg) | Fee | Trainee |
| Trophy Won | Season |
|---|---|
| FA Cup Winner | 2000-01, 2005-06 |
| League Cup Winner | 2000-01, 2002-03, 2011-12 |
| FA Community Shield | 2006 |
| UEFA Champions league | 2004-05 |
| UEFA Cup | 2000-01 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2001 |
| Appearances & Goals (Substitute Appearances in Brackets) | ||||||||||
| LEAGUE | LEAGUE | FA CUP | FA CUP | LGE CUP | LGE CUP | OTHER | OTHER | |||
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| APPS | GLS | APPS | GLS | APPS | GLS | APPS | GLS | |||
| 366 (37) | 120 | 37 (5) | 14 | 25 (5) | 9 | 117 (15) | 42 | |||
| Appearances | ||||||||||
| Season | League | FA | LC | Europe | Other | Total | ||||
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| 1998-1999 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | ||||
| 1999-2000 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | ||||
| 2000-2001 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 50 | ||||
| 2001-2002 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 45 | ||||
| 2002-2003 | 34 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 54 | ||||
| 2003-2004 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 47 | ||||
| 2004-2005 | 30 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 43 | ||||
| 2005-2006 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 53 | ||||
| 2006-2007 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 51 | ||||
| 2007-2008 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 52 | ||||
| 2008-2009 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 44 | ||||
| 2009-2010 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 49 | ||||
| 2010-2011 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | ||||
| 2011-2012 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 28 | ||||
| 2012-2013 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 46 | ||||
| 2013-2014 | 34 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 39 | ||||
| 2014-2015 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 41 | ||||
| Total Cards | 504 | 42 | 30 | 130 | 4 | 710 | ||||
| Goals | ||||||||||
| Season | League | FA | LC | Europe | Other | Total | ||||
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| 1998-1999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 1999-2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
| 2000-2001 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | ||||
| 2001-2002 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||||
| 2002-2003 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | ||||
| 2003-2004 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | ||||
| 2004-2005 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 13 | ||||
| 2005-2006 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 23 | ||||
| 2006-2007 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 11 | ||||
| 2007-2008 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 21 | ||||
| 2008-2009 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 24 | ||||
| 2009-2010 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | ||||
| 2010-2011 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | ||||
| 2011-2012 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||||
| 2012-2013 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | ||||
| 2013-2014 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ||||
| 2014-2015 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | ||||
| Total Cards | 120 | 15 | 9 | 41 | 1 | 186 | ||||
| Discipline | ||||||||||
| Season | Y | Y/R | R | |||||||
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| 1998-1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1999-2000 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 2000-2001 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 2001-2002 | 5 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 2002-2003 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 2003-2004 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2004-2005 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2005-2006 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 2006-2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2007-2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2008-2009 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2009-2010 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2010-2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2011-2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2012-2013 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2013-2014 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2014-2015 | 7 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| Total Cards | 64 | 0 | 6 | |||||||
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Once in a generation a player comes along to whom nothing seems impossible. Luckily, that man wears the No.8 shirt at Anfield. Liverpool's inspirational captain is arguably the most complete footballer in the world. Power, pace, touch and a never-say-die attitude; Stevie G has it all, and rarely have these attributes been more apparent than when he skippered the Reds to 2005 Champions League glory in Istanbul. The current Football Writers' Player of the Year has collected just about every medal during more than 10 years in the first team - except the Premier League. He's also captained his country and in 2006 was awarded an MBE by the Queen. Gerrard's LFC love affair began when he was spotted playing for Whiston Juniors aged nine. Eight years later, after a period as a trainee, he signed his first professional contract. Within 12 months the starlet had made his first-team debut, coming on as a second-half sub for Vegard Heggem against Blackburn Rovers on November 29, 1998. Gerrard played 13 games in his debut season, in part due to the injury woes of fellow midfielder Jamie Redknapp. Persistent back and groin problems punctuated his blossoming career, though he'd managed to establish himself as a first-team regular by the start of the 1999-00 season. It proved to be a momentous campaign for the Whiston-born youngster, not least because of a spectacular first professional goal at Anfield against Sheffield Wednesday. England coach Kevin Keegan was starting to take note. Having already featured at U18 and U21 level, Gerrard was handed his first senior international cap against Ukraine in May 2000. From there he was selected for Euro 2000 in Holland and Belgium, but had to settle for just a single substitute appearance. By now regarded as the complete box-to-box midfielder, he was instrumental in the Reds winning a unique treble in 2001. With the Worthington and FA Cups already in the bag, Gerrard was one of the scorers in an unforgettable 5-4 UEFA Cup final victory over Alaves. It came as no surprise when the man nicknamed the Huyton Hammer was voted PFA Young Player of the Year. The milestones were starting to stack up for Gerrard, who kicked off the following season by netting his first international goal in the famous 5-1 trouncing of Germany in their own backyard. The win helped Sven's men secure a World Cup place, but heartbreak followed when a groin injury ruled the midfield maestro out of Japan and South Korea. A disappointing domestic season followed, the highlight of which was a Worthington Cup final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Gerrard opened the scoring in a satisfying 2-0 win over Manchester United. By the start of 2003-04 the midfielder had firmly established himself as Liverpool's on-field leader, and it was no surprise when Houllier handed him the captain's armband in place of Sami Hyypia. The decision proved such a success that within six months Gerrard was captaining England against Sweden in the absence of David Beckham. Just when it seemed things couldn't get any better for the Scouser, they did. On May 25, 2005, under new boss Rafa Benitez, Gerrard lifted the club's fifth European Cup. Having already brought Liverpool back from the brink earlier in the campaign with a last-gasp strike against Olympiacos, the skipper helped inspire the greatest comeback of all time in Istanbul. No one believed the Reds could overturn AC Milan's 3-0 half-time lead - until Stevie G's 54th minute header, that is. His heroics earned him the title of UEFA's Most Valuable Player, as well as a nomination for the prestigious Ballon D'Or award. He would come third in the latter, behind Ronaldinho and countryman Frank Lampard. In the months that followed the final, captain fantastic signed a new four-year contract at Anfield to put an end to speculation about a possible move to Chelsea. With his future sorted, Gerrard went on to enjoy his most impressive season to date, scoring 23 goals in 53 games and being crowned PFA Player of the Year. He was the first Liverpool man to win the award since John Barnes in 1988. The 2005-06 campaign culminated with another FA Cup win in Cardiff, with West Ham providing the opposition. If 1953 will always be remembered as the Stanley Matthews final, then 2006 will surely go down as Gerrard's day. The No.8 twice breached Shaka Hislop's net, including a dramatic equaliser in the dying moments to send the game into extra-time and, ultimately, penalties. This 35-yard volley was voted Match of the Day's Goal of the Season. Gerrard - who's played in just about every position for Liverpool - had now scored in four major finals, something no English-based player had ever done. Next, in the summer of 2006 and aged 26, the Scouse sensation featured in his first World Cup. After scoring twice in the group stages, he was one of three players to miss a penalty in the quarter-final shoot-out loss to Portugal. In the wake of defeat and Beckham standing down, Gerrard was widely tipped to be the next England skipper. New boss Steve McClaren eventually plumped for Chelsea centre-back John Terry, with the Liverpool man having to settle for the vice-captaincy. The Kop idol returned from Germany for another eventful domestic season during which he broke Ian Rush's European Cup goalscoring record. His header against PSV was his 15th in the competition, one more than the legendary striker. In December 2006 Gerrard was awarded an MBE, which he later collected from the Queen at Buckingham Palace. As if all this wasn't enough, the season ended with another European Cup final, and again it was AC Milan. The Reds might have lost 2-1 in Athens, but Gerrard was more than happy to pen a new four-year contract to keep him at Anfield until 2011. Back on the international front, there was major disappointment in November 2007 when he skippered his countrymen to a 3-2 defeat against Croatia at the new Wembley - ending both England's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008 and Steve McClaren's reign at manager. The domestic season also ended without silverware despite a 21-goal haul for Gerrard including an ice-cool penalty versus Arsenal to take Liverpool to yet another Champions League semi-final. Now a bona fide legend of the British game, the midfielder made it a century of club goals with a powerful free-kick against PSV in October 2008. In doing so, he joined an elite band of 16 Anfield legends to achieve the feat. The strike was one of 24 for Gerrard during 2008-09, a personal record which earned him Football Writers' Player of the Year for the first time. Sadly, his haul wasn't enough to secure an elusive Premier League winners' medal, though Liverpool mounted their best challenge since 1990 before United crossed the line on the penultimate weekend. With the Reds now established as true Championship contenders, the pride of Merseyside once again committed his future by agreeing a two-year extension tying him to Anfield until the age of 33. |
