Spurs sink again

Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the League Cup third round, ending Spurs’ hopes of a quick mood shift after a bleak Premier League start.

“Tottenham’s hopes of a morale-boosting cup run came to a dispiriting end”

Liverpool strike first

Andoni Iraola made 10 changes, but Liverpool still clicked. Cody Gakpo found Rio Ngumoha, who set up Alexis Mac Allister for a fierce 21st-minute opener.

Gakpo adds control

Gakpo doubled the lead in the 54th minute with a sharp finish into the far corner, leaving Tottenham chasing another match from a weak position.

“Gakpo doubled Liverpool’s advantage in the 54th minute”

Gallagher breaks drought

Conor Gallagher scored from a corner in the 69th minute, Tottenham’s first goal against top-flight opposition this season, though it came in the cup.

Szoboszlai finishes it

Dominik Szoboszlai ended any late Spurs push in stoppage time, smashing in a 25-yard shot to seal Liverpool’s unbeaten start under Iraola.

“a 25-yard rocket”

Pressure grips De Zerbi

Tottenham sit fourth-bottom, winless and goalless in four league games. Their only victory so far came against second-tier Charlton in this competition.

Spending brings anxiety

After two 17th-place finishes, Spurs spent more than £300 million on 10 signings. The slow return has raised fears of another relegation fight.

“over £300 million (US$404 million)”

Richarlison unrest grows

Richarlison posted his frustration after being left out at Anfield. Moves to Everton and Vasco Da Gama have already fallen through.

Dowman steals spotlight

At Ipswich, 16-year-old Max Dowman scored twice as Arsenal won 4-2. Mikel Merino also scored from Dowman’s pass, underlining his fast rise.

“Dowman took centre stage”