Liverpool advanced to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup with a dramatic 2-1 win over Southampton at Anfield, secured by a late winner from substitute Hugo Ekitike, who was then sent off for his celebration.
Alexander Isak opened his Liverpool account in the first half, but Southampton fought back and equalised through Shea Charles in the 76th minute. With the game heading for extra time, Ekitike scored the winner in the 84th minute, only to receive a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said: "We can't keep relying on late goals. We were nowhere near our standards, especially in the first half. I'm delighted for Alex; the first goal is always the hardest." On Ekitike's red card, Slot added: "I'll be very surprised if he does it again. Scoring a goal is always emotional and he must have forgotten he'd already been booked."
The win continues Liverpool's habit of late winners this season, with this being their sixth such victory. Federico Chiesa provided the assist for Ekitike's goal, having earlier set up Isak's opener.
Elsewhere, Chelsea survived a scare to beat Lincoln 2-1, while Cardiff City caused the shock of the night by defeating Burnley to join Wrexham and Swansea in the last 16.
