Liverpool crush Tottenham 3-1 in League Cup as Arsenal teen Dowman shines
Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the English League Cup third round at Anfield on September 15, 2026, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scoring for the Reds, while Conor Gallagher got a consolation goal for Spurs. The win leaves Tottenham winless in their first four Premier League matches (two draws, two losses) and still without a league goal, their only victory this season coming against second‑tier Charlton in the League Cup.
Meanwhile, Arsenal routed Ipswich 4-2 at Portman Road the same day. Sixteen‑year‑old Max Dowman scored twice, assisted by Noni Madueke’s early goal and Mikel Merino’s late finish, extending Arsenal’s perfect start to six wins across all competitions. Dowman, who broke onto the scene at 15 last season, is being eased into the side by manager Mikel Arteta.
Tottenham host Aston Villa on Saturday, a match manager Roberto De Zerbi desperately needs to ease pressure before the international break, while Arsenal prepare for their next League Cup fixture. With Liverpool unbeaten under new head coach Andoni Iraola but only one league win in four games, the Merseyside side’s form remains patchy.
Will Tottenham’s crisis deepen before the international break, or can De Zerbi spark a turnaround against Villa? And will Dowman’s early burst earn him more regular minutes as Arsenal chase silverware on multiple fronts?