After Newcastle took a 2-0 aggregate lead over Arsenal in the fist leg of the EFL Cup semifinals, Tottenham and Liverpool will meet to kick off the other match. It's a chance to end a major trophy drought for Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham side,

The Reds look to take a step closer to defending the cup as they travel to north London for today's first leg.

Tottenham and Liverpool will meet this evening in their eagerly awaited EFL Cup semi-final first leg. It has been a tale of contrasting fortunes for both sides this season. Injury-ravaged Tottenham sits in 12th place in the Premier League as pressure continues to grow on manager Ange Postecoglou.