One of the more intriguing games in this round of EFL Cup ties takes place at Anfield where Liverpool take on Tottenham.
Liverpool have had a mixed start to the season, picking up some solid results while also failing to play to their potential, with manager Andoni Iraola still trying to figure his squad out and mould a coherent unit.
The Reds beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League in midweek but have drawn three of their four Premier League games, with their only win coming against newly promoted Ipswich Town.
At the weekend, a dour and disheveled performance saw them draw 0-0 at Anfield against a struggling Fulham side, a result that drew significant ire from the fanbase.
Still, there have been flashes of very strong performances and there's a feeling that Andoni Iraola will work things out in time and get the team purring.
Liverpool have a very good record against Tottenham of late, losing only one of the last seven head-to-head meetings between the sides, so they'll still fancy their chances heading into this.
If Liverpool's start to the season has been underwhelming, Tottenham's has been hugely concerning. Despite spending a minor fortune on new players over the summer, Spurs are 17th in the league table with only two points, having failed to score a single goal.
Performances have been dire and new signings are yet to show signs of real promise. Understandably, fans are growing anxious.
After successive 17th place finishes, it feels unthinkable that Spurs could deliver another season so far below par, but they simply aren't showing enough to provide fans with any optimism.
With changes for both teams likely and Liverpool having conceded five goals in five games, we fancy Spurs to get on the scoresheet here. However, given Liverpool have scored 12 goals in their last four games agains Tottenham, their superior depth should allow them to put in a strong showing against a team struggling for form.
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
