They would be even stronger position if Arsenal had not turned their form around since their defeats in both domestic cups last month, beginning in the first leg of this EFL Cup semifinal before they were then knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties by Manchester United.

Liverpool welcome Tottenham to Anfield tomorrow night for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and have a one-goal deficit to overturn. Lucas Bergvall’s first ever goal for Spurs proved the difference in the first leg as the Reds lost for just the second time all season. However, few are predicting Spurs to complete the job.

All the latest football news and Caraboa Cup build-up before Arsenal's trip to Newcastle in the semi-final second-leg on Wednesday.