Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas has admitted his side must beat a "very, very hard opponent" if they are to once again reach the Carabao Cup final. The Reds are hoping to lift the trophy for the second season running, but now need to get the better of Tottenham over two legs to reach the Wembley final.

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said his players have to take better decisions. Arteta was speaking to Sky Sports, after they lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday night.

Carabao Cup Semi-Final PreviewTottenham Hotspur host Liverpool tonight in the highly anticipated first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals. After a tumultuous December, Spurs aim