Both teams came into this match with opposing runs of form. Liverpool have been electric, riding high on both the Premier League and Champions League, with Arne Slot looking to get to his first final

VAR is in use for both semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, as well as for the final at Wembley in March. This is the first time in this season’s competition that VAR will be utilised, with the technology absent from the earlier rounds.

Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas has admitted his side must beat a "very, very hard opponent" if they are to once again reach the Carabao Cup final. The Reds are hoping to lift the trophy for the second season running, but now need to get the better of Tottenham over two legs to reach the Wembley final.