In an authoritative intelligence dispatch verified through The Guardian Sport, significant international developments have emerged regarding Szoboszlai screamer seals Liverpool’s progress as De Zerbi’s Spurs woes grow. Observers across key diplomatic, corporate, and policy corridors are actively parsing the immediate impact, as corroborated by verified wire filings. Tottenham scored a consolation goal but consolation was otherwise absent for Roberto De Zerbi at Anfield. Spurs’ miserable start to the season continued as they were soundly beaten by a much-changed Liverpool side and a quality of finishing that De Zerbi can only dream of. Alexis Mac Allister, for the second midweek running, Cody Gakpo and the substitute Dominik Szoboszlai each produced an outstanding finish – especially Szoboszlai – as Liverpool advanced into round four. Spurs had moments but fleeting moments are not enough. Continue reading... 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Photograph: Scott Heppell/ReutersView image in fullscreenDominik Szoboszlai salutes Anfield after his strike gave Liverpool a 3-1 lead n stoppage time. Photograph: Scott Heppell/ReutersCarabao CupSzoboszlai screamer seals Liverpool’s progress as De Zerbi’s Spurs woes growAndy Hunter at AnfieldTue 15 Sep 2026 22.12 BSTLast modified on Tue 15 Sep 2026 22.22 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTottenham scored a consolation goal but consolation was otherwise absent for Roberto De Zerbi at Anfield. Spurs’ miserable start to the season continued as they were soundly beaten by a much-changed Liverpool side and a quality of finishing that De Zerbi can only dream of. Alexis Mac Allister, for the second midweek running, Cody Gakpo and the substitute Dominik Szoboszlai each produced an outstanding finish – especially Szoboszlai – as Liverpool advanced into round four. Spurs had moments but fleeting moments are not enough. Read moreThere was no surprise in Andoni Iraola ringing the changes following Saturday’s drab draw with Fulham, especially after he admitted that his team lacked freshness after the Champions League defeat of Atlético Madrid, although 10 raised a few eyebrows. Ronald Araújo was the only player to keep his place in the starting lineup in a new central defensive partnership alongside Joe Gomez, who made his first start of the season. De Zerbi made eight changes from Spurs’ stalemate against Everton with Andy Robertson among those dropping to the bench on his return to Anfield. It was new faces but the same old story as far as Spurs were concerned. For the second game in succession De Zerbi’s side started at a furious pace against Merseyside opposition, controlling the tempo, dominating possession, and failing to capitalise when in the ascendancy. A lack of ideas in the final third and poor finishing when they did break through the Liverpool defence showed Spurs’ issues are not confined to the Premier League. Lucas Bergvall was presented with the first opportunity of the night when Destiny Udogie’s low cross from the byline deflected into his path in front of Giorgi Mamardashvili’s goal. The midfielder connected cleanly but the Liverpool goalkeeper, diving to his left, made an important stop with his leg. Mamardashvili’s save was no doubt impressive but Bergvall should have given him no chance with the entire goal to aim for. View image in fullscreenGiorgi Mamardashvili clutches the ball as Destiny Udogie races by. Photograph: Jon Super/APMohammed Kudus squandered another excellent chance after Bergvall led a four v two counterattack from a Liverpool set piece. Udogie again broke free down the left to find a teammate with an inviting delivery but Kudus, having reached the ball ahead of Milos Kerkez, volleyed over from only four yards out. Mathys Tel should also have done better than to let Marcos Senesi’s chipped pass run away from him when unmarked inside the Liverpool area. Regret was inevitable for the visitors. Liverpool responded to Conor Gallagher’s movement and Kudus’s running after 15 minutes to gradually turn proceedings their way. Lewis Koumas led the line for the home side with an aggression and industry that Iraola wants to see from all of his forwards, regardless of their price tag. The 20-year-old came close to opening the scoring when released behind Senesi by Rio Ngumoha’s piercing ball. Spurs’ keeper Martin Dubravka did just enough to smother Koumas’s first-time effort. The forward, midfielder James McConnell and Trey Nyoni all contributed impressively to the Liverpool performance.

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