Liverpool overcame Tottenham 3-1 in the EFL Cup Third Round

Liverpool defeated Tottenham 3–1 in the EFL Cup Third Round, adding further pressure on Roberto De Zerbi, whose position now appears increasingly fragile. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai extended Spurs’ miserable start to the season, marked by just one win in six competitive matches. Tottenham at least scored their first goal against Premier League opposition, with Conor Gallagher capitalising on a mistake by Giorgi Mamardashvili, but the strike arrived too late to alter the outcome.

Liverpool had already taken control after Mac Allister’s superb top‑corner finish on 20 minutes, followed by Gakpo’s clinical effort early in the second half. Spurs created little beyond set‑piece situations, and Mamardashvili redeemed himself with a crucial save to deny Marmoush. Deep into stoppage time, Szoboszlai sealed the result with a stunning 30‑yard volley. With heavy summer spending and poor results, Tottenham enter the weekend clash with Aston Villa in desperate need of points.