The Reds face an intimidating run of matches after their embarrassing FA Cup exit at the hands of Plymouth Argyle. In the space of 14 days, they travel to Everton, host Wolverhampton Wanderers, face back-to-back trips to Aston Villa and Manchester City and then host Newcastle United.

Liverpool will now have a 17-day gap between games ahead of the Premier League run-in after exiting the FA Cup. The Reds have had just one midweek off since November and have so far dealt very well with their fixture congestion.

Newcastle have the opportunity to end an extended domestic trophy drought that stretches all the way back to 1955, when they won the FA Cup. They have never won the League Cup but have reached the final twice before, losing to City in 1976 and to Manchester United in 2023.

Liverpool secured their place in the final of the Carabao Cup with a victory over Tottenham last night, and this could have implications for Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions.

Liverpool have reached the final of the Carabao Cup and some have predicted that Arne Slot’s side could do the unthinkable: win the quadruple. Following the 4-1 aggregate win over Tottenham, Liverpool are favourites to beat Newcastle at Wembley on March 16 and lift the first major trophy of the season.

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final spot has reshuffled their fixture list offering a chance to extend their Premier League lead over Arsenal - but at a cost