Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Reds into next round of EFL Cup

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in an EFL Cup tie on September 15, 2026. The victory took Liverpool through to the competition’s next round.

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Liverpool before Cody Gakpo doubled the lead; Dominik Szoboszlai added a third in injury time, while Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Tottenham. Gallagher’s goal proved insufficient as Spurs were eliminated from the EFL Cup.

The win provided Liverpool some breathing space amid a period in which the team have been described as far from their best form. The article states that under the new manager Liverpool have not produced convincing performances, a situation the club will need to address as the season progresses.

Cody Gakpo was singled out for his contribution, with the piece noting he has been in “brilliant form” this season and has made five goal contributions so far; his goal against Tottenham was highlighted as another example of his improved influence.

Tottenham’s start to the 2026-27 Premier League campaign was described as dismal, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side picking up only two points from their first four games and failing to score in their first three Premier League matches. The article links that goal drought to their exit from the EFL Cup.

De Zerbi was reported to have cited delayed pre-seasons, late arrivals and a lasting psychological block after the goalless run as factors contributing to Tottenham’s problems. The club’s summer spending, including signings Sávio and Omar Marmoush, was noted as still bedding in.

The piece also states that despite significant investment, Tottenham’s conversion rate and projected goal metrics point to a creative shortfall in the final third. Liverpool’s victory advances them in the EFL Cup, while Tottenham’s early-season struggles continue with their elimination from the competition.