Bad Night on Merseyside as Liverpool Crash out Of League Cup

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The 2010-11 League cup will be remembered for the humiliating defeats for both Merseyside giants who both crashed out in Penalty shootouts.

Everton somehow managed to lose to League One Brentford despite dominating the game and producing an incredible 29 attempts at goal and 16 corners. Although disappointing this can be put down to one of those days, unlike Liverpool who looked poor against their League Two rivals Northampton and it was no surprise when manager Roy Hodgson publicly apologised to the 22,577 mostly Liverpool fans who had paid good money to watch this substandard performance. This will heap more pressure on the club who’s finances are somewhat parlous and in these hard times will test the patience of the Kop who continue to turn out in support of the club.

Both Brentford & Northampton will be delighted with their results though and the financial lifeline that a good cup run offers could be reflected on the pitch latter this year. They will both be hoping for premier league opponents when the draw takes place this weekend.

The Final scores:

Brentford 1-1 Everton (4-3 on penalties)

Liverpool 2-2 Northampton (2-4 on penalties)

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