Carabao Cup third round RECAP: Liverpool beat Spurs after Szoboszlai stunner as Dowman scores twice in Arsenal's win at Ipswich

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By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 23:31 BST, 15 September 2026

Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog of Liverpool vs Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup, plus updates from Ipswich vs Arsenal.

De Zerbi: 'I believe in my players'

Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham manager:

We have to shoot more times, we have to shoot better, we have to finish better the clear situations, but we are sorry for the result, disappointed, frustrated for the result. I think, unfair, but we have to accept and to be stronger than this unlucky moment, because I'm honest, I'm honest with myself and I'm honest with you, I think in these five, six games, we have been for sure not lucky with Newcastle, with Everton, even with Nottingham and tonight as well.

A lot of things, because the first goal we conceded we didn't defend in the right way, and the second goal we could be closer with Gakpo, but have to understand if we are in the right way or not, I think watching the game, the last three games, four games, maybe until minute 60 with Newcastle, I think we are in the right way.

I believe in my players, I have a big confidence, a big opinion of my players, and when we arrive to find the click, to win a game, I think we enjoy with these players, because the qualities of the players are incredible.

Have a look at Marmoush, Savio, Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, Mateus Fernandes, Robertson, don't forget Pedro Porro. Solanke, Solanke top, he's a good player.

It's a tough moment, but we have to be stronger to prepare our best for the next game with Villa and to find this click.

LEWIS STEELE at Anfield

Come for the result, stay for the screamer.

Our man Lewis Steele was at Anfield this evening to give his take on proceedings.

Again, I must say - well worth the read.

You can do just that by clicking here or below.

ISAAN KHAN at Portman Road

Our Arsenal reporter Isaan Khan was at Portman Road tonight to run the rule over the goings on.

You can read his report by clicking here or below.

Well worth it, I must say!

Next up for both sides

Liverpool will take on Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium this weekend in their last game before the international break, which will see Andoni Iraola return to his old stomping ground.

Spurs will host Aston Villa in what already feel like a big game between two underperforming sides.

Arsenal travel to Brighton, while Ipswich will visit Everton.

Arteta: 'Dowman is unbelievable'

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, BBC Radio 5 Live:

He is 16, we don't really see that in the Premier League. In this environment, we want to develop him and we need to look after him.

Unbelievable, he's unpredictable, he can go either way, so fluid, so nice to watch.

Iraola: 'We've been good'

Andoni Iraola, Liverpool manager, ITV:

I think the game was quite different phases. We were pushing a lot and then went ahead but once we were ahead they were close to our zones, especially set pieces we were suffering. I think we've been good.

I felt the team during good phases today, it felt like energy and everyone pushing. It was close to the version we want.

Still to come this week...

There have been five matches this week, and there are five more to come, with four tomorrow:

• Fleetwood vs Sheffield United
• Everton vs Wolves
• Man United vs Brighton
• Coventry vs Aston Villa
• Man City vs Norwich

The last of those games will be on Thursday - and the draw will be tomorrow night.

Redknapp: 'Spurs could have had two or three'

Jamie Redknapp, former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder, Sky Sports:

From Tottenham's point of view, there were positives. They had a sharpness to their game. Bergvall did well.

There's lots to look forward to for the weekend. It was a better performance. On another day, they could have had two or three goals.

Liverpool just had enough.

Mac Allister: 'I am feeling the love'

Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool midfielder, ITV Sport:

We played against a very good team who know what to do on the ball.

I like getting in the box and scoring, really important to score for our confidence and to win but we need to understand this is one game. I am feeling really good and I am feeling the love of the fans which is really important for me.

The young players show every day in training they want to be here. They deserved this. I focus quite a lot on them and sometimes get angry but I think that is me wanting them to succeed.

They are going to be really, really important for us during this season.

Worries for Spurs?

It's hard to know what to make of tonight from a Spurs perspective.

They lost. They played some good stuff. That's happened a fair amount this season.

Though they did score this time.

I just think they should have done a lot better. The cup doesn't matter too much for a club like them, but another loss is never ideal.

We'll see what Roberto De Zerbi says.

Around the grounds

We'll get some reaction soon, but here's a quick roundup of the five games tonight. Plenty of goals:

• Peterborough 3-3 Barnsley (7-6 pens)
• West Ham 2-3 Fulham
• Ipswich 2-4 Arsenal
• Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
• Reading 1-2 Brentford