After what has been a challenging month for Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of a cup final may just be focal point that Spurs and their under-pressure boss so desperately need.

The Carabao Cup semi-finals are now well underway. A brilliant 2-0 away win by Newcastle United at Arsenal on Tuesday night, really lighting up the competition in the first leg of two in that tie. Goals from Isak and Gordon giving United a deserved win.

The Reds look to take a step closer to defending the cup as they travel to north London for today's first leg.

There is nothing to split Tottenham and Liverpool after the first 45 minutes of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie. Not since winning this competition 16 years ago have Spurs got their hands on some silverware, but Ange Postecoglou will be satisfied after an even opening period in north London.

Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham face off over the coming week in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with some clubs out to end long trophy droughts with victory, but who wants it more?

Here is the ticket information for our Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool at on Thursday 6 February (8pm UK).

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Tottenham Hotspur was not just a narrow 1-0 loss – it was a humbling reminder of football’s unpredictability.Ange Postecoglou’s youthful

Carabao Cup result and reaction as Lucas Bergvall scores late winner - Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Bergvall’s late goal ensures Spurs take a lead into the second leg at Anfield.