Holders Liverpool Reach League Cup Semis, Arsenal Advance

Liverpool advanced to the League Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over managerless Southampton.

Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick in Arsenals 3-2 win against Crystal Palace, ending his goal drought.

Rare goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott secured Liverpool's place in the semi-finals, marking their 20th appearance in the last four.

Liverpool recovered from a recent 2-2 draw with Fulham in the Premier League, achieving their 20th win from 24 games under Arne Slot.

Slot, serving a touchline suspension, watched the match from the stands.

He rested key players Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, making eight changes to the starting lineup.