Match ReportMirror FootballUnverified source· 16 Sept 2026
De Zerbi calls Liverpool defeat 'unfair' as Spurs exit Carabao Cup
Tottenham's Carabao Cup run ended at Anfield, and Roberto De Zerbi wasn't happy with the outcome.
Tottenham
team
Competition
Carabao Cup
Score
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
Scorers
Mac Allister, Gakpo, Szoboszlai
Venue
Anfield
What happened. Tottenham were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the third round, losing 3-1 to Liverpool at Anfield. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the result.
- De Zerbi was frustrated by his players' finishing and called the final result 'unfair'.
- Spurs have not won since beating Charlton Athletic in the second round.
- Tottenham's four Premier League games this season have produced no goals.
“the final result was 'unfair'”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Pressure is growing on De Zerbi after a demoralising start, with Tottenham still searching for their first Premier League goal.
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