This archive report was first published on 18 December 2019.
On December 18, 2019, Liverpool's hopes of winning the EFL Cup were dealt a significant blow as they were defeated 5-0 by Aston Villa in the quarterfinals.
The Reds fielded a young team due to their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar, where their senior players were competing.
Despite the loss, Liverpool remains atop the Premier League table, having avoided a single defeat in the English topflight.
However, the team's focus will now shift to the Premier League, where they aim to win their first English topflight title since the 2018-19 season.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa's victory has earned them a spot in the EFL Cup semifinals, where they will face the winners of the remaining quarterfinal matches.
