Liverpool remain undefeated at the start of the new season, while Tottenham have been eliminated from one of the competitions after a disappointing Premier League campaign in which they have yet to score a goal.
The EFL Cup round of 32 derby at Anfield was marked by a Euroleague victory for the hosts and a 3-1 triumph for the Reds.
Andoni Iraola's team took the lead after a great shot by Alexis McAllister in the 21st minute, and at the beginning of the second half, Martin Dubravka's far corner from the left side was masterful pogodio Kodi Gakpo.
Tottenham came back in the 69th after a corner when Conor Gallagher shook the net, and Dominik Soboslai put an end to a beautiful evening with the most beautiful goal of the match. Probably one of the most beautiful of the season.
The projectile from more than 25 meters delighted the teammates of Hungarian midfielder Bradley Barkola and Alexander Isak, who were clutching their heads.
English champions Arsenal are also in the round of 16 - the Gunners routinely beat Ipswich at Portman Road (4:2).
Mikel Arteta's team took a 4-0 lead in the 58th minute through Max Dauman (two goals), Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino, and the "tractor boys" only softened the defeat with goals from Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom towards the end.
Fulham eliminated West Ham in a great match (3:2), Brentford was better than Reading (2:1), and Peterborough celebrated against Barnsley after penalties (3:3, 7:6).
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