Liverpool win EFL Cup: Sunday’s win over Chelsea was Liverpool’s record 9th EFL Cup title victory as they secured their place in English football history.
Kepa soared his spot-kick into the night-sky as Klopp finally got his hand on a domestic title apart from the Premier League.
Since his arrival, Klopp won the Premier League, Champions League and Super Cup but lacked the 2 domestic titles, EFL and FA Cup.
With one down, Klopp has his eyes set on the FA Cup title as well; a competition where Liverpool is still in contention.
However, today we look at why this EFL Cup success could propel Liverpool to a domination season.
Liverpool alive in all competitions
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The Reds are alive in all domestic and European competitions this season. After the EFL Cup success, they became England’s most successful club.
With 49 Major honors, Liverpool is on top of the list with most major titles won.
FA Cup, EPL and UEFA Champions League are the remaining competitions where Liverpool is in contention.
From beautiful football to strong defensive attributes, Liverpool has shown it all this season with rare bad performances.
UEFA Champions League
A first leg 2-0 win over Inter in the Round of 16 gives the men from Anfield advantage in the home second leg.
Anfield is one of the most-toughest places to visit for European teams as the atmosphere charges up the home side that much more.
With an advantage, Liverpool looks the likely team to move onto the Quarter-finals of the competition.
Champions League RO16:
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Their journey this season has been top notch and it is hard to imagine why they can’t go the distance.
They have some dangerous opponents ahead if they seal qualification but are surely one of the front-runners to lift the title.
FA Cup
Liverpool face Norwich in Round 5 of the FA Cup on Wednesday and with huge wins over them earlier this season, we see them qualify to the next stage.
With the likes of Man City, Tottenham and Chelsea still in the mix, it could be hard but not impossible to go the distance as well.
If Klopp needs to use his bench strength, he has more than capable options to help Liverpool succeed and win important matches.
The big-match player, Origi could be their man as the competition progresses as he tends to step up most of the time.
EPL title on a knife-edge
The race for the Premier League is intensifying as Liverpool is within 6 points of toppers, Manchester City with a game in hand.
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A loss to Spurs by City was enough to bring Liverpool back into contention as Liverpool won against Norwich and Leeds.
Both sides meet in April in what will be a blockbuster of a clash; a win by Liverpool in that one could push Liverpool ahead in the race for a 20th EPL title.
With the points gap marginal and Liverpool being in breathtaking form, there is no guarantee that City are front-runners for another EPL crown.
The Reds’ drive, passion and desire makes them City’s biggest contenders this season.
EFL Cup success a push?
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Hence, we feel the EFL Cup win on Sunday could be the stepping stone for a major heist by Liverpool this season.
With a shot at all 3 titles and playing some phenomenal football, Liverpool could be on the charge for winning 4 titles in one season.
If Klopp succeeds, his greatness as a manager will be etched in the history books of foreign managers succeeding in England.
