Liverpool advanced to the fourth round after a decisive 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2023. Despite Spurs' head coach Roberto De Zerbi praising his squad's quality, the away fans left disappointed as Liverpool showcased superior finishing, a stark contrast to Spurs' struggles.

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring with a well-placed shot into the top corner, following a setup from Rio Ngumoha. Cody Gakpo doubled the lead shortly after halftime, receiving a precise pass from Mac Allister and finishing expertly.

Tottenham briefly rallied when Conor Gallagher capitalized on a corner, but Liverpool's stand-in goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili, redeemed himself with crucial saves, most notably from Omar Marmoush.

The match's highlight came in stoppage time when Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a breathtaking 25-yard strike, sealing the victory. Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's head coach, praised Szoboszlai's ability to score from distance, stating, "With Dom, you trust him to score before he shoots."

Despite De Zerbi's frustration over missed chances and a lack of luck, he remained optimistic about his players' potential. He emphasized the need for Spurs to improve their finishing, noting, "We have to shoot more, we have to shoot better."

With this win, Liverpool continues to demonstrate their attacking prowess, while Spurs face increasing scrutiny as they seek to turn their season around.