Liverpool defeat Manchester City 1 - 0 in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinal . City captain Steven Gerrard scores the only goal with a first - half penalty . It is Liverpool 's second successive cup defeat after the FA Cup loss to Manchester United . Tottenham level with Manchester United in Premier League after 2 - 0 win over Chelsea .
Liverpool defeat Manchester City 1-0 in the first leg of the English League Cup semifinal . Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard scores the only goal with a first-half penalty . It is City 's second successive home defeat after the FA Cup loss to Manchester United . Tottenham level with Manchester United in Premier League after 2-0 win over Everton .