How Southampton reached Wembleypublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
EFL Cup semi-final
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football How Southampton reached Wembleypublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
football Winning the EFL Cup is vital for Europe - Puelpublished at 08:24 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
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Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton boss Claude Puel has stressed the importance of securing European football next season after his side reached the EFL Cup final.
Puel faced criticism when his side drew with Hapoel Be'er Sheva to exit the Europa League group stage this season.
"It's important to put this experience for next year in European games. It'll be important to qualify," said Puel.
"It will be important for the squad to continue the work, to improve, and know the possibilities to play European games."
football 'Klopp has to go' - Liverpool fanpublished at 08:20 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
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Media caption, Dave believes the club is "going backwards" under the German.
This is a bit controversial.
Liverpool fan Dave told 5 live that Jurgen Klopp "has to go".
He was speaking after Liverpool lost 1-0 to Southampton in the EFL Cup semi-final at Anfield for a 2-0 aggregate defeat.
Dave believes the club is "going backwards" under the German.
Only one win in their last seven games, but they are fourth in the league - so is Dave being dramatic or does he have a point?
football Southampton beat Liverpool to reach Wembleypublished at 08:15 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
EFL Cup semi-final
Absolute scenes in the Southampton dressing room last night...
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End of twitter postThursday's back pagespublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
The TimesAfter the game, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said, "We had seven good chances. You have to score, and we didn't do, so we lost. I'm fine with the performance but not the result."
This is the first time Klopp has lost a semi-final as a manager, progressing from the previous six.
His side looked jaded and have lost their way, with only one win in seven games this year.
Image source, The TimesThursday's back pagespublished at 08:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
The Daily ExpressSame picture again?
Granted, it was a good save....
Image source, Daily ExpressThursday's back pagespublished at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
We are noticing a theme...
The Daily Mail say Fraser Forster "thanked the footballing gods" after his save propelled Southampton into their first major final in 14 years.
Image source, The Daily MailThursday's back pagespublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 January 2017
The Daily StarThe same image of Fraser Forster has been used on the back page of The Daily Star.
They also say Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants the FA to "throw the book at Arsene Wenger" after the Arsenal boss was charged for verbally abusing and pushing referee Anthony Taylor last weekend.
Image source, Daily StarThursday's back pagespublished at 08:00
Daily MirrorThe Mirror have dubbed Fraser Forster the "hero" as he managed to claw a "certain goal" off the line during Southampton's EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.
Southampton's players enjoyed every second of their celebrations with their fans in the Anfield Road end as they looked forward to the chance to win their second major trophy, following an FA Cup triumph over Manchester United at Wembley in 1976.
Image source, Daily MirrorGood morningpublished at 08:00
Morning all and welcome along to Thursday 26 January's edition of Sportsday.
We will bring you updates from nine FA Cup manager news conferences today but first...
Business as usual - we start the day with a look at the papers.
