The Saints have confidently advanced through three stages of the current EFL Cup campaign, successively defeating two Championship teams and a club from the lower part of the Premier League table. The team began with an away victory over Cardiff (5-3), then edged past Everton in a hard-fought match (1-1, 6-5 on penalties), and in the previous round, they defeated Stoke City at home (3-2).
Last season, the Saints had an early exit, falling at the first hurdle after a defeat to Gillingham (1-3). However, two years ago, the team reached the semifinals of the Cup, where they lost in a two-legged tie against Newcastle (0-1 and 1-2). Over the weekend, Southampton hosted Tottenham and suffered a crushing 0-5 defeat. The team currently sits at the bottom of the Premier League table, trailing the safe zone by nine points.
The Reds, under the guidance of Arne Slot, have also confidently progressed through two stages of the EFL Cup, defeating Premier League opponents. At home, the Merseysiders thrashed West Ham (5-1), and then overcame Brighton in a tense away match (3-2).
Liverpool are currently enjoying an impressive run in this competition, going unbeaten in eight consecutive matches in regular time (6 wins, 2 draws). It’s worth noting that Liverpool are the reigning champions of the tournament — last season, they defeated Chelsea in the final (0-0, extra time 1-0). Over the weekend, Liverpool hosted Fulham and managed only a 2-2 draw. Nevertheless, the team remains at the top of the Premier League, leading Chelsea by two points.
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