Still a long, long way to go in both Carabao Cup semi-finals, but as it stands it would be Middlesbrough v Fulham in the Wembley final on 25 February.

The winner of that one would not only get their hands on the trophy but also qualify for European football with a place in the Europa Conference League also up for grabs.

Fulham have not played in Europe since going out in the group phase of the Europa League in 2011-12, two seasons after they reached the final of the same competition.

Middlesbrough's last match in Europe was the final of the Uefa Cup in May 2006, when they lost to Sevilla.

Watch highlights as Liverpool progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup as two late goals secure Jurgen Klopp's side a 2-0 victory against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium.

Watch highlights as Bobby De Cordova-Reid's first-half strike secured victory for Fulham over Rotherham in the FA Cup third round at Craven Cottage.

Some half-time entertainment for you.

Watch all the best goals from the FA Cup third round over the past weekend, including Patrick Bamford's "belter" for Leeds United.

Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Just not enough in the final third from Liverpool, making the wrong decisions at crucial times.

Loads of white Fulham shirts back in the box defending too. When Fulham defend they do so in numbers, and when they attack they do the same.

Liverpool with the lion's share of possession, but Fulham well organised, well drilled and they well deserve this half-time lead.

Almost an equaliser with the last action of the first half. Joe Gomez strikes low at goal, it bounces just wide. And that's the half.

Fulham with the lead thanks to Willian's goal.

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Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

When Fulham go forward Raul Jimenez is causing the two liverpool centre halves, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk, all kinds of problems.

Being physical, holding the ball up doing what all old-fashioned centre forwards used to do. Making things as difficult for the defenders as possible.

Liverpool are not looking comfortable at the back.

Gary Rose
BBC Sport at Anfield

Liverpool fans have been getting frustrated with Fulham taking their time over goal kicks and throw ins but, given the Reds' impressive record at home, the visitors will be determined to drag out having the lead for as long as possible.

The hosts have certainly had plenty of possession but some of the moves in the final third and understanding between players is not quite coming off.

Jurgen Klopp has shown little reaction on the touchline so far but he surely won't be happy with how things have gone so far for his side.

Andreas Pereira collects the ball from Raul Jimenez, gets it on to his left foot and hits a clean strike from 25 yards out. Home keeper Caoimhin Kelleher watches it all the way into his gloves though.

Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

You have to tip your hat to Fulham at the moment.

When Liverpool have the ball in the final third they are really squeezing the space, getting so many numbers in there and pressing the Liverpool players on the ball.

Then the white shirts that stream back to get into shape after their counter attacks, incredible work,

Liverpool are left frustrated as David Coote blows his whistle just as Alexis MacAllister had passed to Luis Diaz, who was facing up the Fulham defence.

Jurgen Klopp is not happy.

Dion Dublin
Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

A pretty frustrating free-kick from Alexis Mac Allister. You have to hit the target there, make the keeper work.

Then you saw as soon as the ball dropped into the middle a Fulham foot was first to it and they immediately had men ready to fly forward into attack.

Colin: Liverpool strolling around, no urgency or penetration, no ideas!

Bobby De Cordova-Reid, who scored the only goal in Fulham's 1-0 win over Rotherham in the FA Cup, is 12 yards out, but can't collect the ball when well placed and that enables Luis Diaz to get a vital foot in.

Alexis Mac Allister takes the free-kick left-footed but it is so disappointing as it just hits the Fulham wall. Waste.

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Liverpool are building up momentum, winning a couple of corners in quick succession.

From the second one, Bernd Leno does well to come through a crowded penalty area to get a vital punch to it. But Liverpool then earn a free-kick central and just outside the penalty area.