Liverpool host Southampton in the third round of the League Cup on Tuesday at Anfield, with Arne Slot’s side aiming to go one better than last season.

The Reds lost in the final of this competition to Newcastle at Wembley and given the incredible strength of their squad, you wouldn’t put it past Liverpool going into April and May 2026 still being in with a shout of winning the quadruple. They sit top of the Premier League table after five wins from five and everyone expects them to win every game they play at the moment and there is a ruthless edge to their play as they keep scoring late winners. Liverpool will rotate plenty of players for this game but it will be very exciting to see some talented youngsters and top-notch fringe players given the chance to impress.

As for Southampto

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