More Capital One Cup News

Everton boss Martinez targets Champions League, not cups

REUTERS – Everton must prioritise a Champions League berth ahead of winning cup competitions if they are to keep their talented young players at Goodison Park, manager Roberto Martinez has said. Everton face Manchester City in the first leg of their Capital Cup semi-final on Wednesday and while Martinez would love to bring the club […]
Everton v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

Advantage Liverpool as Ibe downs Stoke in League Cup

LONDON (Reuters) – Jordon Ibe came off the bench to drive home the winner as Liverpool took a big step towards reaching the League Cup final with a 1-0 victory at Stoke City in the first leg of their last-four tie on Tuesday. Ibe was summoned into the action early and the winger fired home […]
Stoke City v Liverpool – Capital One Cup Semi Final First Leg

Martinez already looking forward to ‘phenomenal’ semi-final

Everton's Roberto Martinez broke with the managerial convention of only taking one game at a time to look ahead to a "phenomenal" league Cup semi-final.
Middlesbrough v Everton – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Sturridge and Origi give Klopp reason to smile

There is often nothing more dangerous than a striker with a point to prove as Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi showed in Liverpool's League Cup mauling.
Southampton v Liverpool – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Liverpool hit Saints for six to reach League Cup semis

Liverpool ran riot to reach the League Cup semi-finals with a 6-1 thrashing of Southampton on Wednesday.
Southampton v Liverpool – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Klopp’s vibe, passion behind Liverpool rise, says Lallana

Midfielder Adam Lallana has credited manager Juergen Klopp's charisma for Liverpool's rise up to sixth place in the Premier League.
Liverpool v Swansea City – Barclays Premier League

Martinez hails Deulofeu after winger conjures Cup win

Manager Roberto Martinez praised Gerard Deulofeu's maturity after he scored one and set up the other to send Everton through to the League Cup semi-finals.
AFC Bournemouth v Everton – Barclays Premier League

Hughes backs Stoke to go the distance in League Cup

Manager Mark Hughes said Stoke City could beat any opponent in the League Cup after his side reached the tournament's semi-finals.
Stoke City v Sheffield Wednesday – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Caulker set for rare Southampton start after Fonte injury

Manager Ronald Koeman will hand defender Steven Caulker a rare start when Southampton take on Liverpool in Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final.
Southampton Training

Man City, Stoke, Everton down underdogs to make Cup semis

The plucky underdogs were brought down to earth as Manchester City, Everton and Stoke City reached the League Cup semi-finals.
Manchester City v Hull City – Capital One Cup Quarter Final

Southampton’s Fonte ruled out of League Cup quarter-final

Southampton will be without captain Jose Fonte for the League Cup quarter-final at home to Liverpool.
Manchester City v Southampton – Barclays Premier League

Klopp gives goalkeeper Mignolet vote of confidence

Liverpool are happy with the form of Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and are not looking for a replacement.
Liverpool v Swansea City – Barclays Premier League