Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo both scored as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. Dominik Szoboszlai came off the bench to volley home from 25 yards and seal the win.

Gakpo and Mac Allister were among last season's most maligned players but have been standout performers this campaign. Second-choice goalkeeper Giorgio Mamardashvili impressed with three key saves, his only blemish failing to deal with the corner from which Conor Gallagher headed in.

Tottenham remain winless against top-flight opposition and have now won just one of 31 visits to Anfield, none in 15 years. Mohammed Kudus missed a crucial chance from four yards at 1-0.

Liverpool made 10 changes, with rookies Lewis Koumas and James Mc Connell providing energy. Tottenham made eight changes, handing Tosin Adarabioyo his full debut. Szoboszlai's sublime volley eased nerves after Gallagher's header and a Sávio miss raised anxiety.