'This is the best they have played over the past few weeks'

Former Liverpool striker Natasha Dowie says it is "a pleasure" to watch Arne Slot's side at the moment and noted there are individuals in the team that are currently "playing with so much confidence" week in, week out.

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast about the Reds' 4-1 Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Tottenham, Dowie said: "I actually think this is the best they have played over the past few weeks. I think everyone turned up and, as soon as the first goal went in, I thought it was a really comfortable performance.

"Liverpool fully deserved to go through. It is great for them, that is two finals in a row and it is always a great day out for the fans."

Dowie added that there is no reason why Arne Slot shouldn't push for the quadruple in his first season at Anfield: "There were moments last night when I was looking around the team and seeing individuals playing with so much confidence.

"I mean, you look at the bench and he can just bring on the likes of Diogo Jota.

"Credit to the staff as well. It is very rare to get to this stage of the season and have a fully fit squad - except Trent Alexander-Arnold.

"It really is the perfect start for Arne Slot - and long may it continue, as a Liverpool fan."