League Cup
Latest news and reports regarding Liverpool in the League (Carabao) Cup.
8 wins, 3 defeats, lots of goals: Recalling Liverpool’s 11 League Cup Finals
We take a look back at all Liverpool’s 11 previous League Cup finals.
Talking team selection, Europa League priorities, Augsburg, and Man City – TIA Round Table
A new series on This Is Anfield – here, we talk team selection for the two huge games this week.
Liverpool and the League Cup: The Agony and the Ecstasy
Ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final clash with Manchester City at Wembley, Jeff Goulding recalls Liverpool’s previous success in the competition.
Why proposed FA and League Cup changes are a good idea – TIA vs. TAW debate
The potential changes to the FA Cup and League Cup are the first in a new series of debate articles between ourselves and The Anfield Wrap.
“Sloppiness and sluggishness” – How the media reacted to Augsburg stalemate
Following Liverpool’s goalless Europa League Round of 32 first leg against Augsburg, we round up the best media reaction from the WWK Arena stalemate.
Liverpool miss vital chance for perfect preparation as season-defining week awaits
Held to a goalless first leg in Germany, Liverpool’s poor draw with Augsburg saw the Reds pass up a huge opportunity to position themselves perfectly ahead of a vital week of the season.
Premier League and FA considering changes that would make Jurgen Klopp happy
Reports on Tuesday suggest the FA Cup could be set for a major revamp.
Cup focus required after Liverpool stutter to Leicester defeat
A tired, disinterested display from Liverpool away to Leicester City effectively wrote off their league hopes, with a heavy focus on cup endeavours required.
Adam Lallana lifts lid on Liverpool’s half-time exchange against Stoke
Liverpool's players had "strong words" with each other in the dressing room to prevent their dreams of a Wembley final going up in smoke, according to forward Adam Lallana.
League Cup Final: Liverpool to face Manchester City at Wembley
Liverpool will play Manchester City in the League Cup final after Manuel Pellegrini’s side beat Everton 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Jurgen Klopp’s winning mentality drags Liverpool through to League Cup final
Liverpool struggled to produce a performance against Stoke City, but Jurgen Klopp’s winning edge got the Reds over the finish line.
Joe Allen: League Cup penalty win “what football is all about”
Midfielder Joe Allen rated his penalty shoot-out winner against Stoke as one of the highlights of his Liverpool career “no matter what happens in the future.”
“Even by their standards this was excruciating” – Media reacts to Liverpool’s penalty shootout triumph over Stoke City
Liverpool reached the League Cup final on Tuesday evening.
“We did it together!” – Liverpool stars past and present celebrate League Cup semi-final win
As Joe Allen’s penalty sent Liverpool through to the final of the League Cup, Liverpool players both past and present made their feelings known.
All-Merseyside League Cup final “will be great for the whole city” – Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes an all-Merseyside League Cup final would be great for the city and accepts it may just provide that little extra motivation.
Liverpool 0–1 Stoke City (6-5 on penalties): Player Ratings
After Liverpool booked their place at Wembley with a penalty shoot-out win over Stoke City, we assess the performances of each Red on the night.
Anfield raucous, silverware in sight – 5 talking points from Liverpool’s League Cup triumph
Though it may not have been the most entertaining of clashes, Liverpool’s League Cup semi-final win over Stoke City provided a welcome positive.
“Wembley here we come!” – How supporters reacted to Liverpool’s penalty win over Stoke City
Liverpool left it late, but a 6-5 penalty-shootout win over Stoke City saw Jurgen Klopp’s side seal their place in the League Cup final.
Liverpool 0-1 Stoke City (6-5 on penalties): Heroic Allen nets decisive penalty
Liverpool needed a penalty shootout to secure passage to the League Cup final, after a dismal night of football at Anfield.
Liverpool vs. Stoke City – LIVE – Follow the Reds League Cup clash here
Liverpool host Stoke City in the second-leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday evening.
Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs. Stoke City: Flanagan returns to defensive line
Jon Flanagan makes his first start for Liverpool in 20 months, as Jurgen Klopp names a strong lineup for the League Cup semi-final against Stoke City.
Unchanged or Lallana and Allen in? – Predicting Liverpool’s XI for Stoke City semi-final
Liverpool face Stoke City as they seek to book their place in the League Cup final, and we take a look at how the Reds could line up for this semi-final.
Reds look to reach Wembley final – Liverpool vs. Stoke City, League Cup Semi-Final Preview
Liverpool host Stoke City on Tuesday for a big night under the Anfield lights as the Reds seek to book their place in a 12th League Cup final.
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Return to 4-3-3 sees Reds improve at Stoke – Liverpool Tactical Review
Making three changes to his lineup for Tuesday night’s League Cup clash against Stoke City, Jurgen Klopp’s move to a 4-3-3 proved influential.
