A look at how the national media reacted to Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final

Liverpool suffered just its second defeat of the season as it fell to a 1-0 loss in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham, albeit in controversial circumstances.

Liverpool trail Spurs 1-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg although the game was shrouded in controversy.

Tottenham’s win over Liverpool was shrouded in controversy, with Reds boss Arne Slot having his say. Tottenham picked up a huge win over Liverpool on Wednesday night to ensure they take a one-goal lead to Anfield for their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

Arne Slot spoke to the media after Liverpool lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semifinal first-leg tie on Wednesday night

Tottenham and Liverpool are set to face each other again later today in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie, just two weeks after the Lilywhites were handed a 6-3 drubbing by the Reds in the Premier League.

It is the first leg of a Carabao Cup semi-final as Tottenham faces Liverpool. It is time to continue our Carabao Cup odds series with a Tottenham-Liverpool prediction and pick. Tottenham has not been in good form as of late.