Thu Feb 06 19:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Liverpool and Tottenham Face Off in Tense EFL Cup Semi-Final
**Liverpool, England** – Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur clash tonight at Anfield in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final, with Tottenham holding a precarious 1-0 advantage from the first leg. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT. BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live commentary.
While Liverpool, currently topping the Premier League, are favourites on paper, Tottenham fans are expressing significant nerves despite their lead. Tottenham’s dismal record at Anfield, with only one win in 27 visits since 1999, fuels this apprehension. The match carries extra weight as the winner secures a place in the EFL Cup final against Newcastle United and a guaranteed spot in the Conference League qualifying rounds. For Tottenham, currently 14th in the league, this offers a vital path to European football next season.
The match also comes amid a backdrop of European squad registration dilemmas for several Premier League clubs. Aston Villa and Chelsea, for example, face the challenge of selecting only three new signings from their January transfer window acquisitions for the remaining European competitions, leaving several high-profile players on the sidelines. The deadline for these registrations is 23:00 GMT today.
Elsewhere in football news, Arsenal players Saka and White are enjoying a training trip to Dubai, while Leicester City included a 15-year-old in their squad. Newcastle’s comprehensive 4-0 aggregate victory over Arsenal in the other EFL Cup semi-final also garnered significant attention. In other news, Manchester United manager Amorim acknowledged the risks involved in the club’s recent transfer window activity.
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