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Southampton vs. Liverpool: EFL Cup Quarter-Final Preview
December 17, 2024
Southampton begin life without Russell Martin after a humiliating 5-0 loss to Spurs, leaving them bottom of the Premier League. Despite struggles, their EFL Cup run has been a rare positive, with wins over Cardiff, Everton, and Stoke.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, remain strong contenders. Despite recent domestic draws, the Reds have comfortably progressed through the cup, even with heavy rotation.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, remain strong contenders. Despite recent domestic draws, the Reds have comfortably progressed through the cup, even with heavy rotation.
Team news
Southampton: Ramsdale could return in goal; Jack Stephens remains suspended.
Liverpool: Robertson is banned; Kelleher will start in goal. Mac Allister returns, but Konaté and Tsimikas are out.
Predicted Lineups:
Southampton: Ramsdale; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Harwood-Bellis; Aribo, Ugochukwu; Armstrong, Onuachu.
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Gomez; Mac Allister, Endo, Jones; Elliott, Jota, Nunez.
Prediction
Liverpool's depth and attacking quality should prove too much. Southampton 1-4 Liverpool.