Taking a 1-0 League Cup semi-final, first-leg lead to Anfield, Spurs were mercilessly crushed 4-0 to exit 4-1 on aggregate. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou conceded his under-strength squad were no match for a rampant Liverpool as the Reds progressed to the League Cup final with a 4-0 win on Thursday.

Despite an inconsistent season as the norm and a squad heavily infected by injuries, Tottenham, currently 14th in the Premier League, have performed well in cup competitions.