Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

Both EFL Cup semi-final first legs produced upsets as Newcastle beat Arsenal at the Emirates and Tottenham earned a narrow advantage over Liverpool. But Arne Slot's team are still the favourites to win the tournament.

The Carabao Cup is down to the last four with the two winners over two legs between now and early February booking their berths at the March 16 final at Wembley Stadium. Before that, each team gets a chance to play at home in front of their own supporters with Arsenal,