Mac Allister Gets 8.5, Gakpo 8 as Liverpool Players Rated

Liverpool entertained Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the EFL Cup, hoping for a positive result. The Reds opened the scoring in the 21st minute through Alexis Mac Allister, and an Impressive Win Vs Tottenham Hotspur was secured 3‑1 after a late strike.

Andoni Iraola’s Tottenham side went into the break 1‑0 down, having been caught by a bright start from the Reds. Mac Allister’s effort gave the home crowd early optimism, while the visitors struggled to create clear chances before the interval.

Second‑half turning points

Cody Gakpo doubled Liverpool’s lead in the 54th minute with a composed finish that forced the Tottenham defence to regroup. The advantage was short‑lived as Conor Gallagher pulled one back for the visitors in the 69th minute, restoring a one‑goal margin.

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In injury time, Dominik Szoboszlai produced a wonder strike from distance, sealing a 3‑1 victory and confirming the Reds’ dominance in front of their home fans.

Player ratings reflected the performances: goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili earned 7/10, while full‑backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez each received 7/10. Central defenders Ronald Araujo, Joe Gomez and Jeremy Jacquet were also rated 7/10, with James McConnell and Trey Nyoni at 6.5/10. Cody Gakpo topped the attacking chart with an 8/10, and Alexis Mac Allister was the highest‑rated midfielder at 8.5/10.

Post‑match, Liverpool praised the collective effort, noting the depth displayed across the squad and the importance of the late Szoboszlai goal in securing the cup progression.