Newcastle United

Newcastle midfielder Mo Diame who scored his first two goals for the club: "The team are working well. We have a good spirit and winning mentality. Everyone is focused and we need to keep going.

"The manager and staff are focused to win every game. It doesn't matter if it is league or cup. That is the way you have to do it if you want to achieve something."

Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Sky Sports: "The game was what I expected, in a positive way for us. Then, for part of it, we lost concentration and caused our problems by ourselves. 

"Overall, the summary is very positive, a deserved win."

On Daniel Sturridge: "He did what he has to do. It was brilliant, he could have scored three or four.

"The youngsters were really good. All of them. Trent Alexander-Arnold made a wonderful start in the game. They can play better but with the pressure and new circumstances it was really good.

"We had the bigger chances and we deserved to win. We created a wonderful atmosphere and nobody could leave early."

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Mark Schwarzer
Former Middlesbrough and Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer on BBc Radio 5 live

Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Ainsley Maitland-Niles impressed and Elneny had a good game.

Perez was the biggest disappointment. 

His performance didn't match his statement of intent.

The biggest difference was later in the game was when Giroud came on.

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Michael Beckett: Would you have Sheringham in you starting XI over Cole and Yorke? #Sturridge, external. It's a squad game.

Khan Karn: Of course Sturridge gets in the starting 11. Firmino is amazing but no way he scores either of the goals Sturridge got today.

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 live

How many games does it take to win the League Cup? Five or six? I can't understand why teams don't take it seriously.

It would be Jurgen Klopp's first trophy, which is always the hardest to win. Stay in it, and try and win it. 

Funny you should mention that Nick - As clubs will be allowed to use a fourth substitute during extra time in the latter stages of this season's FA Cup.

The format, subject to approval from the International Football Association Board, was trialled in the Copa America this summer.

The rule will be introduced in the FA Cup from the quarter-final stage.

Nick Bush: When will the FA start experimenting with a 4th sub in extra time?

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Daniel Sturridge has now scored 10 times in his last eight League Cup appearances. All four of his goals for Liverpool this season have been in the League Cup.

Aleksandar Mitrovic has scored in five of his last seven starts for Newcastle at St James' Park (six goals).

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has five goals this season in all comps, compared to two in 2015/16. It is his best tally for Arsenal in a season.

That is unfortunate. Looks like Lewie Coyle has an injury for Leeds. 

Skullhax: Good signs for Arsenal with Giroud's return. More variety up front.

DJ SWAGGA: Where do u think Rafa will take @NUFC this season?!?

Mike Lee: 6-0 with your top scorer on the bench for the whole game isn't too bad 

Would you have Daniel Sturridge in your starting XI? And will he end the season with Liverpool? 

Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 live

I don't think Sturridge gets into Liverpool's starting 11. They have Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana, it is just not possible. 

He is much maligned but has great ability. 

He had an effort with the outside of his boot in the second half and I can't think of many players in the Premier League who could come up with that.

But he has to have more bite and fight about him.

We go to extra time!

Still playing at Elland Road...