"Alexander Isak, the man who extinguished Liverpool's hopes in the Carabao Cup final last season, opened his account for Arne Slot's side as they produced yet another victory with another late show. It was far from a comfortable night's work for the Premier League leaders, however, as Will Still's Southampton refused to be intimidated at Anfield and almost took the tie to penalties."
"Ekitike received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration and will now miss Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace through suspension. His dismissal added to Slot's concerns after Giovanni Leoni's impressive debut came to an abrupt halt through injury. Before starting their mission to reach another League Cup final Liverpool paid tribute to Matt Beard, the former manager of Liverpool Women whose death was announced at the weekend."
"A period of silence was observed ahead of kick-off in memory of the 47-year-old, who won two Women's Super League titles with the club in 2013 and 2014 and promotion back to the top flight in his second spell in charge. He was, as Slot wrote in his programme notes, a significant figure within women's football over many years and loved and admired by so many."
Liverpool required an 85th-minute winner from Hugo Ekitike to defeat tenacious Championship opposition and progress in the League Cup. Will Still's Southampton resisted strongly at Anfield and nearly forced penalties, leaving the Premier League leaders uncomfortable throughout. Ekitike was shown a second yellow for removing his shirt and will be suspended for the upcoming trip to Crystal Palace. Giovanni Leoni made an impressive debut alongside Joe Gomez but suffered an injury that curtailed his first appearance. Liverpool observed a period of silence before kick-off in tribute to Matt Beard, who won two Women's Super League titles and was widely admired.
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