Trent Alexander-Arnold took aim at a Tottenham ball boy during Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Lucas Bergvall’s goal in the 86th minute sealed the win for Ange Postecoglou’s side in the first leg of their semi final against the Premier League leaders.

Tottenham Hotspur emerged victorious against Liverpool in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals taking a one goal advantage to Anfield.

The Reds look to take a step closer to defending the cup as they travel to north London for today's first leg.

Eighteen-year-old Lucas Bergvall's first goal for Tottenham has given his side a precious 1-0 lead to take to Anfield in their Carabao Cup semi-final with Liverpool - although it was a controversial winner.

Details of the confirmed lineups will appear here as Liverpool take on Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday

Liverpool suffered just their second defeat under Arne Slot as Lucas Bergvall scored the only goal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg in north London. The first half was dominated by stoppages, with Rodrigo Bentancur stretchered off with a worrying injury before Jarrell Quansah was also forced off with a problem.

Tottenham Hotspur have taken a vital 1-0 lead against Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, courtesy a late goal from Lucas Bergvall. The 18-year-old footballer netted his first goal for Tottenham, tipping the scales in his team's favor.

The second Carabao Cup semifinal kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 8 with Liverpool taking on Tottenham Hotspur in north London.

Tottenham host Liverpool in the first leg of a Carabao Cup semi-final. The Reds are expected to advance from the tie.

Carabao Cup Semi-Final PreviewLiverpool head into tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Tottenham with a nearly full-strength squad, providing