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    Liverpool 4-0 Tottenham LIVE RESULT: Rampant Reds THRASH Spurs to reach Carabao Cup final and leave Ange on the brink

    LIVERPOOL have thrashed Tottenham to set up a blockbuster Carabao Cup final against Newcastle.The Reds overturned the 1-0 deficit from the semi-final first leg into a 4-0 battering in the second leg after goals from Cody Gakpo, Mo Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk.And the result puts more pressure on Spurs’ under-fire boss Ange Postecoglou.The Magpies await in the big final after their dominant 4-0 aggregate win over Arsenal.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…”I have no idea” – Van DijkWell, I guess the only slight blot on Liverpool’s horizons is the future of a few of their players, including Virgil Van Dijk.But he’s still keeping his cards close to his chest.Asked about his contract situation, the Liverpool captain responded: “What the future brings I have no idea. Anybody who says they know it – they are wrong.”Copy linkCopied”They were too good” – PostecoglouTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: “Liverpool were too good for us tonight. We didn’t get into the game in the way we wanted to. We allowed them to get control of it.”When they get into a rhythm, we didn’t give ourselves an opportunity to get a foothold in the game.”We were way too passive in terms of our football with and without the ball. I think it is a lesson there for us. We cannot shy away from the football that we want to play.”On a second season trophy: “We have given up a good opportunity tonight and we cannot shy away from that.“We were in a good position to get to the final. Nobody needs to pick me up, I just need to pick up the players.”Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopied”We will be ready” – Van DijkLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaking to ITV: “We did very well. I am proud of the boys and now we look forward to the FA Cup. Gakpo is doing very well, we need him in the best shape of his life but he is doing so well.”Everyone has to contribute scoring goals. We will face a very intense Newcastle. When the time is right we will prepare well. I’m always proud to be leading out the boys, but these occasions are special… when the time is there, we will be ready.”Copy linkCopied”We didn’t grab it” – PostecoglouTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou, speaking to Sky Sports: “I guess that Liverpool deserved the victory. They were the far better team – we were not able to get a grip of the game.”They were too good for us. We allowed them to get into the game and we were not as aggressive as we needed to be. We didn’t get the game started off in the right footing.”It was very difficult for us to wrestle that control back. We definitely needed to be braver with and without the ball. They’re a very good Liverpool team in a good spell of form and they’re very settled.”On the second half: “We knew the first 20 minutes we had to keep it solid in terms of our decision making and to give them a second goal is disappointing. We never got to grips with any part of the game.”On feeling lonely: “No, it is not an emotion I feel. I am disappointed that we didn’t give a good account of ourselves.”On players’ reaction: “Very disappointed. We had a great opportunity, but unfortunately we didn’t grab it.”Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedOuch”I think Accrington Stanley gave more than Tottenham tonight,” Jamie Carragher said.He did caveat that by saying he’s not trying to make headlines. Might be unsuccessful with that one, Jamie.Copy linkCopied’A training game'”I didn’t like the body language from the Spurs players – they were just jogging around,” Dion Dublin told the BBC.”With Liverpool’s attitude towards winning they made it look like a training game.”Copy linkCopiedRecordsSo that’s a record-extending 15th League Cup final for Liverpool. They are already the competition’s most successful side with 10 wins – two ahead of Manchester City.Copy linkCopied”When do Spurs ever win a big game?” – Carragher”It was never in doubt before the game. It’s Tottenham! When do Tottenham ever win a big game? When do Tottenham ever go and surprise, win against the odds?”The odds were massively in favour against Liverpool, they’re at Anfield, they’re the best team in the country, possibly the best team in Europe right now.”But it’s not just this Spurs team. They never shock you, never do something out of the ordinary.”I’m trying to remember the last big game they won: it was probably that semi-final against Ajax in the Champions League. I was in the stadium that night and I don’t want to take it away from Tottenham, but they were very lucky! They were battered for most of the game, it was a freak and they got two goals in the last minute.”Whenever they go into a big game as a club, nobody ever believes they’re going to win. That’s not me as a Liverpool fan, those Tottenham fans there tonight – not one of them believed they were going to win and to go Wembley! They just won’t.”Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopied”It was a great win” – GakpoLiverpool goalscorer Cody Gakpo, speaking to Sky Sports: “I think the stadium helped a lot. We knew we had to come back. We went out there and tried to bring as much chances as possible. With the quality we have, we know we are going to get chances.”It was a great win.”They [Liverpool fans] helped us a lot and it gives us extra energy. We are very happy with these fans.”We are on the right track, but we have to take it game-by-game. Today it was a good job done – we are in one final, but we have a lot to play for.”We are in a good flow at the moment, but we have to keep going. You know how football goes and it’s about consistency. We have to keep the momentum.”Mr CarabaoCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedNext up?It doesn’t get much easier for Tottenham, who will have to travel to face Aston Villa in the fourth round of the FA Cup without Richarlison on Sunday.As for Liverpool, they also have some travelling to do but it’s against the Championship’s bottom club Plymouth.Copy linkCopied”A damaging performance” – Michael DawsonFormer Spurs defender Michael Dawson perhaps wasn’t as… hard-hitting… as Jamie Redknapp, but he’s not impressed either — saying Tottenham lacked desire to “keep the ball out.””It was really, really damaging that performance,” he told Sky Sports.”I knew it was going to be a tough task but did I expect it to be like that? I thought there would be more of a fight from the players.”It was always going to be backs against the wall but they didn’t show any character in possession, out of possession and they didn’t how any desire to keep the ball out of the back of the net.”To come here and get beat 4-0 without any fight and without a shot on target, it’s a damaging performance.”Copy linkCopiedMatch reportBig Ange Postecoglou proudly boasts that he ‘always’ wins a trophy in his second season at a club – well his chances are diminishing.Arne Slot, who makes no such brags, has clear sights on a quadruple after Liverpool swept aside a patched-up Tottenham to reach the Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle on March 16.The only consolation for Spurs boss Postecoglou is that Slot’s men aren’t competing in the Europa League – a competition in which the north London side have reached the last 16…Read the full match report from The Sun’s Chief Sports Writer, Dave Kidd.Thumbs upCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedThe finalSo now we know.It’s Liverpool who will play Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, 16 March.Copy linkCopied”I feel sorry for those players” – Jamie RedknappJamie Redknapp hasn’t held back in his assessment of Tottenham tonight. Spurs ended that clash without a single shot on target, which is the first time ever under manager Ange Postecoglou.”I can’t remember in my lifetime a team go down with less of a fight than Tottenham did today. Not having any shot on target in a semi-final second leg when trying to change the course of your history,” he told Sky Sports.”I felt sorry for their young players. Djed Spence played 14 different positions tonight. I’ve never seen anything like it.”The experienced players need to make sure they set the right tempo. They didn’t do that one bit. There’s been some lows but that today, looking at that scoreline, is just horrendous.”No shots on targetCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedColossusSince making his Liverpool debut in January 2018, Virgil van Dijk has more goals in all competitions than any other Premier League defender (26).Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAMFT: And that’s that, folks. Liverpool have demolished Tottenham in the Carabao Cup second leg to win 4-1 on aggregate.Arne Slot’s side are still fighting on four fronts this season, and are one game away from successfully defending their League Cup title against Newcastle next month.As for Tottenham? It’s back to the drawing board.StraightforwardCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAM90: Three minutes of added time.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAM89: Liverpool’s four goals tonight take them to 521 goals in the League Cup, the outright most in the competition’s history.Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAM86: It should be five. Dominik Szoboszlai swings in a free-kick and Diogo Jota has a free header inside the penalty area but guides it wide.Jarell Quansah replaces captain Virgil van Dijk, who gets a big hug from Dutch compatriot Cody Gakpo on the bench.Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAM84: “Liverpool have not got into the high gears tonight,” says former Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin.”It goes to show where Spurs are – pretty poor.”Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAM83: Arne Slot has the luxury of making a few changes with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo heading off to be replaced by Harvey Elliott and Luis Diaz.Must be saving them for that challenging trip to Plymouth.Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 4-0 TOTTENHAM – VAN DIJK80: Goal! It’s a rout, folks.Tottenham are heading back down the M6 with a lot of thinking to do as Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk grabs a fourth for the Merseyside winning machine.A corner is whipped in by Alexis Mac Allister and VVD rises unchallenged to head it emphatically beyond Kinsky.Flying DutchmanCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 3-0 TOTTENHAM79: The woodwork is rattled for the fourth time tonight as Son gets in down the left and slams a rising effort against the crossbar.Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 3-0 TOTTENHAM78: Those 6,000 travelling Tottenham fans are now silent. Daniel Levy doesn’t look much happier in the stands. He’s got a very big decision on his hands now.Stick or twist with Ange Postecoglou?Copy linkCopiedLIVERPOOL 3-0 TOTTENHAM – SZOBOSZLAI76: Goal! Game, set and match.Liverpool are going to Wembley as Dominik Szoboszlai grabs a third for the hosts. It’s a well-crafted goal with Mac Allister finding Bradley, who knocks it onto Szoboszlai first time and the midfielder makes no mistake.Szoboszlai celebratesCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopied More

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    Arsenal wonderkid Lewis-Skelly’s mum reveals he’s ‘still on washing-up duty’… and how she nearly missed Man City goal

    MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY’S mum has admitted she nearly MISSED her son’s first Premier League goal for Arsenal at the weekend.The Gunners cruised to a 5-1 win at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, with Lewis-Skelly a standout player.Myles Lewis-Skelly’s mum has revealed she nearly MISSED her son’s first senior Arsenal goalCredit: The Sports AgentsThe teenager scored a crucial goal for the Gunners against Man City on SundayCredit: GettyThe 18-year-old scored his team’s third goal of the match before replicating Erling Haaland’s signature ‘zen’ celebration in front of the home fans.But his mum, Marcia Lewis, has admitted she cannot recall the strike.Speaking to Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan on The Sports Agents podcast, Marcia revealed: “Do you know what? I have two things. I’m dyslexic and I have a really, like, short attention span.”So, it was all going a bit quick. So I was like, ‘Oh, oh, oh.’Read More on Arsenal”And sometimes I even struggle to work out where Myles is on the pitch.”Asked by Chapman if she saw the goal, she added: “I think so! He’s got a very similar build to [Jurrien] Timber, so I sometimes get them mixed up.”Oh my god, did I really say that!”Logan then went on to ask what Lewis-Skelly is like at home as he is so highly regarded at Arsenal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMarcia responded: “He is surrounded by amazing people and family and friends and he is just a normal kid.”You know, you get the usual banter when he’s still got to empty the dishwasher and tidy his room, yeah…’Head is gone’ – Guardiola’s bizarre reaction after he is told about Lewis-Skelly mocking Haaland in Arsenal celebration”He’s a lovely boy, but I don’t know anything else. He’s just Myles and he’s very respectful.”Marcia put herself through a Masters degree in football business at University before passing Fifa’s football agent exam and becoming her son’s agent.Her master’s thesis was on the parent experience in youth football where she interviewed 18 parents with children aged 15 to 21 and found four recurring problems.Marcia also aims to help and support other parents going through similar experiences.The scheme, known as the No1 Fan Club, includes various resources, a community chat network, workshops and even a book club – all tailored towards providing wisdom, education and support for parents.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Inside unusual top flight clash starting in 17th minute with suspended players allowed to play and new signings banned

    A TOP FLIGHT European football game with a unique set of one-off rules left one side with only 14 players available for selection.The Serie A clash between Fiorentina and Inter Milan was rescheduled to February 6 after it was abandoned in December.Fiorentina manager Raffaele Palladino was left with only 14 players due to an odd set of rules in a rearranged game against Inter MilanCredit: GettyThe original game on December 1 was postponed after Edoardo Bove suffered a cardiac arrestCredit: RexThe game was suspended and rearranged for February 6, leading to some rarely-seen rules being usedCredit: ReutersInter’s Denzel Dumfries, who is set to serve a one-game suspension, was allowed to play due to not being suspended in the original fixtureCredit: GettyThe original game on December 1 was postponed after 22-year-old Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch following a cardiac arrest, with the game being abandoned in the 17th minute. Fiorentina star Bove was nursed back to health in hospital before breaking his silence in an emotional social media post.But while he continues his recovery on the sidelines, Fiorentina have been left shorthanded in playing the remainder of the fixture at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.Rules for the game, which was 0-0 before it was abandoned, said it would resume from the 17th minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe rules forbid players who were not registered at the time of the original game from playing, while stars who were banned or subbed off by the time of the suspension also cannot play.On the flip side, players currently banned could feature.It means Inter’s Denzel Dumfries and Fiorentina’s Pietro Comuzzo – who both need to serve one-game bans after picking up yellow cards last weekend – were permitted to play tonight.Both stars were named in their club’s respective starting XIs for the game, but neither will be able to play in the club’s next fixture on February 10, ironically when they play out the reverse fixture at the San Siro.Most read in FootballThe registration rules mean new signings were not able to be included in the matchday squad.And it meant Fiorentina were unable to field six new signings; Michael Folorunsho, Pablo Marì, Ched Ndour, Nicolò Fagioli and Nicolò Zaniolo, who all joined the club in the January transfer window.That snag left Fiorentina, where ex-Manchester United star David De Gea plays, with just 14 senior players available for selection.Fiorentina star collapses in terrifying scenes as Serie A clash suspendedManager Raffaele Palladino explained in his pre-match press conference: “As you know, we can’t play the new players for Thursday, there will be very few of us. “14, to be precise, with two players that we are trying to recover. “I’m sure that those few will play a great game. Given the moment, we need to be even more of a team and get 100 per cent out of every single player. We will try to make things difficult for Inter. “We will add some U-19 players who have already trained with us in recent days.”By contrast, Inter are only forbidden to use one player, January signing Nicola Zalewski.Inter currently sit three points behind top club Napoli in the league table, while Fiorentina are down in sixth, three points outside of the top four.Bove, who was in attendance at the game, underwent surgery to install an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) – identical to Christian Eriksen – following the cardiac arrest.However, ICDs are not permitted in Serie A, meaning Bove is not eligible to play for the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESFiorentina won the game 3-0 thanks to a second-half brace from Moise Kean.Bove was hugged by team-mates as he congratulated them on the win after he entered the field.Bove was in attendance at the gameCredit: ReutersUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Liverpool vs Tottenham live stream FREE – how to watch Carabao Cup semi-final

    LIVERPOOL welcome Tottenham to Anfield for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final TONIGHT!Spurs arrive on Merseyside with a slender one-goal lead after they stunned the Premier League leaders with a 1-0 win in the first leg.Lucas Bergvall’s late strike in the first leg is what separates the two sides ahead of the reverse legCredit: GettyLucas Bergvall’s 86th-minute strike was the matchwinner in early January, leaving Liverpool with it all to do this evening.Many will fancy Arne Slot’s men to turn the tie on its head, with the Reds leading the scoring charts in the Premier League this term and Spurs having a leaky, inexperienced backline.Tonight’s blockbuster Carabao Cup semi-final second leg will not be one you will want to miss – and you can tune in for absolutely NOTHING!How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham for FREELiverpool vs Tottenham will be broadcast for FREE on ITV1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans can live stream the crunch Carabao Cup semi-final second leg via the ITVX app/website.This follows an agreement between Sky Sports, ITV, and the EFL to give all UK football fans the chance to watch free-to-air coverage of select Carabao Cup and EFL fixtures.Sky Sports Football will also be airing the match, but you will require a valid Sky Sports subscription to watch the game on that channel.Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog of Liverpool vs Tottenham.Most read in FootballWhat happened in the other Carabao Cup semi-final?Newcastle brought a two-goal lead back to Tyneside after Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon fired the Magpies to a 2-0 win at Arsenal in the first leg.The Gunners left themselves with it all to do in front of a raucous St James’ Park on Wednesday night.But it was Eddie Howe’s men that looked the most dangerous from the off despite having a two-goal advantage.Jacob Murphy extended the Toon’s aggregate lead to 3-0 early in the first half after he tapped in from close range following Isak’s shot cannoning off the inside of the post.Just after the interval, things got even better for the North East outfit after Gordon pounced on a slack pass from David Raya to all but send the Geordies to Wembley.Arsenal failed to complete a comeback for the ages, meaning Newcastle await in March’s blockbuster final for either Liverpool or Tottenham.Newcastle have secured their spot in the Carabao Cup finalCredit: GettyUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Todd Boehly blasted by Chelsea fan group over role at ‘illegal’ ticket site charging £9,000 for Premier League games

    TODD BOEHLY has been accused of a ‘breach of trust’ by Chelsea fans for his involvement in a ticket resale company.Chelsea co-owner Boehly is also a director of US based Vivid Seats which is labelled ‘unauthorised’ by the Premier League.Fans called into question Todd Boehly’s role in a firm reselling ticketsCredit: GettyVivid Seats is advertising VIP packages for title-chasing Liverpool’s final home game against Crystal Palace for more than £9,000.Chelsea’s Supporters Trust issued a statement on the matter which read: “Vivid Seats currently lists hundreds of Chelsea FC general admission tickets at significantly inflated prices.“As these tickets are not sold by the Chelsea FC website they are considered by the club to be ‘illegal’ sales.“Within the recent CST ticketing survey, many CST members suggested that Mr Boehly’s connection with Vivid Seats is a ‘breach of trust’ and could be a conflict of interest.READ MORE TOP STORIES“It is within Mr Boehly’s best interests to investigate these issues and address supporters’ concerns.”We do not believe it is appropriate for any Chelsea tickets or wider Premier League tickets to be listed on the Vivid Seats website.”Vivid Seats are offering tickets for Chelsea’s home game against Liverpool on May 3 for £1,445.Customers from the UK are informed they are not allowed to purchase tickets. Chelsea take a tough stance on ticket touting and say that fans found to be selling tickets for inflated prices will face sanction.Most read in FootballBoehly is in the middle of a takeover battle with business partner Behdad Eghali. Each wants to buy the other out at Stamford Bridge.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThey spearheaded a takeover of the club in 2022 after previous owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell up in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.The club has been contacted for comment.KSI announces Wayne Bridge replacement for Misfits Boxing after ex-Chelsea star pulled out over John Terry jibeMeanwhile, fans have also criticised how the club handles some of its players.Joao Felix scored just 12 minutes into his AC Milan loan debut – five months after his unsuccessful £45m switch to Stamford Bridge.Some supporters reckon the former Atletico Madrid winger’s instant turnaround in fortunes sums up the Blues’ woes with a handful of big-name under-achievers in their large squad.One fan posted: “We can now agree Chelsea ruins players.”Another wrote: “Chelsea has ALWAYS ruined players, they were the club that would buy players so other teams couldn’t and then sit them on the bench.”Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    ‘I played a Premier League game with a STEAK in my boot – it was almost cooked by half-time because I was sweating’

    FORMER Premier League star James Collins has revealed that he once played a match with a STEAK in his boot.The ex-centre back suffered a broken foot during his time with Aston Villa but refused to sit on the sidelines.James Collins has revealed he once played a match with a steak in his bootCredit: PA:Press AssociationCollins revealed he was told to use the steak after suffering a broken footCredit: X @PeterCrouchPodInstead, he started the following match – but used a hunk of meat to cushion the area surrounding the injury.Speaking on That Peter Crouch Podcast this week, Collins admitted: “I’m not sure you’re going to believe it but it 100 per cent happened.”So I was at Villa and I basically broke the top of my foot. But I was one of those players, you know, you want to play on, I was fine.”On the Friday before this particular game, I forgot who we were playing, I got the broken foot.Read More in Football”Our doctor at the time said: ‘Right, you’re going to think I’m mad but we’re going to get some cling film and put a steak at the top of your foot to take the pressure, or whatever, away from the broken bone.'”So I played a Premier League game with like a 10oz sirloin at the top of my foot!”It couldn’t be a fillet, I wouldn’t get my boot on!”Honestly, a game with a lump of steak cling filmed to the top of my foot. It did f*** all!Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWho are these famous footballers?”But it was almost cooked by half-time because I was sweating!”Collins left Aston Villa in 2012 to re-join West Ham.I tried following Gareth Bale’s diet to see if I could be as good as himHe made 214 appearances for the Hammers before joining Ipswich Town.The Welshman called time on his playing career in 2020.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Champions League and Euros winner Alvaro Morata gets humbled as fans of his new club don’t seem to have a clue who he is

    ALVARO MORATA breezed through a handful of Galatasaray fans and NONE of them recognised him.Morata, 32, has played in almost every single major competition in football throughout his successful 15-year career.Alvaro Morata just recently joined Galatasaray on loan from AC MilanBut Galatasaray fans didn’t appear to recognise MorataMorata, though, went on to score on his second match with GalatasarayCredit: GettyThe striker starred for Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid Juventus and Spain, while he also spent three years on Chelsea’s books.The Spain international has also won a raft of major honours, such as two Champions League titles with Real, two Serie A honours with Juve, the FA Cup with the Blues and Euro 2024 with his national team.However, it seems like some fans of his new team still don’t know exactly who he is…Morata completed a shock loan move to Galata from AC Milan in the closing stages of the January transfer window.Read More on FootballThis poses as yet another surprise transfer the Turkish giants complete after their stunning loan swoop for Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen last summer.Very few expected Galatasaray to pull off yet another coup by signing Morata just seven months after he joined Milan.Nevertheless, the fans appear to still getting used to the centre-forward in their squad.A clip appeared to show the Spain international checking in to a hotel in Bolu ahead of Thursday’s Turkish Cup clash at Boluspor.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA few Galatasaray fans were spotted outside the hotel waiting to greet the players – some of the excited bystanders appeared to be looking forward for an autograph or a selfie.However, none of them recognised Morata, who was wearing a black cap but was otherwise quite recognisable.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsA couple of them made eye contact with the player, while some others didn’t even look twice.If anyone didn’t know who the Chelsea flop actually was, they must certainly know by now after Galata’s 4-1 win at the Bolu Ataturk Stadium.Morata led Okan Buruk’s side to a 4-1 victory as he scored his first goal in his second appearance on 21 minutes to equalise for the visitors.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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    Who is Liverpool vs Tottenham referee Craig Pawson and how do in-stadium VAR announcements work?

    LIVERPOOL and Tottenham are set to clash in a HUGE semi-final tie at Anfield, with both sides aiming for a spot in the Carabao Cup final.Craig Pawson will take charge of the game, with VAR set to continue their trial of in-stadium announcements.Craig Pawson will take charge of the second leg between Tottenham and LiverpoolLucas Bergvall controversially scored the only goal in the first legArne Slot and Liverpool go into the second leg with a mountain to climb, having lost the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Lucas Bergvall controversially scored the winner for Tottenham, having not seen a second yellow card for a late challenge on Curtis Jones earlier in the game.How do the VAR in-stadium announcements work?VAR has implemented the in-stadium announcements as part of an ongoing trial during the Carabao Cup semi-finals.As usual, the Video Assistant Referee can make decisions in the event of foul play or can advise the referee to go to the monitor to review a decision.Read more FootballLIVERPOOL VS SPURS – LATEST UPDATESIn these instances, once the referee or VAR has made a decision, the on-field referee will broadcast his decision to the stadium via the PA system.The first time this was used in the Carabao Cup was during the first leg of this tie, when Dominic Solanke had a goal ruled out for offside. The system had seen a successful trial at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.Most read in FootballWho is Craig Pawson?Craig Pawson is an English referee who will take charge of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham.Pawson has been a referee in the Premier League since 2013, after spending a spell as a referee in the Football League between 2008-13.He had been a FIFA listed referee since 2015, but stepped down in 2024.‘The ref made a mistake’ – Virgil van Dijk furious at Bergvall’s winner moments after Spurs star should have seen redWill there be extra time in the Liverpool vs Tottenham game?If Liverpool score once and Tottenham fail to reply then yes, there will be extra time.The game will have an extra 30 minutes should it end level on aggregate after 90 minutes.If the scores remain level after extra time, then the game will be decided by a penalty shootout.What TV channel is Liverpool vs Tottenham on and can the match be live streamed FREE?The Carabao Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham will be available to watch on Sky Sports, as well as ITV1.The game is available for stream on Sky Go or the Sky Sports app, and will also be available for FREE on the ITVX app/website.The game will kick-off at 8pm GMT from Anfield, with coverage set to start around an hour and a half prior to kick-off.Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More