Tottenham Hotspur Reach Carabao Cup Semi-Final Amidst Premier League Struggles
Spurs Secure Carabao Cup Progression
Tottenham Hotspur progressed to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over London rivals Arsenal. Goals from Heung-min Son and Cristian Romero secured the win for Spurs, who will now face Manchester City in the next round.
Tottenham's Carabao Cup Success
Despite their struggles in the Premier League, Tottenham have enjoyed a successful run in the Carabao Cup this season. They have defeated the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley, and Arsenal en route to the semi-finals.
Tottenham's Premier League Woes
While Tottenham have impressed in the Carabao Cup, they have struggled in the Premier League. They are currently 10th in the table, having won just four of their opening 15 matches.
Reasons for Tottenham's Struggles
There are several reasons for Tottenham's poor form in the Premier League. Injuries to key players such as Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski have been a major factor, while the team has also struggled to adapt to Antonio Conte's style of play.
Manchester City Await in Carabao Cup Semi-Final
Tottenham will face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. City are the defending champions and will be heavy favorites to progress to the final.
Tottenham's Chances Against Manchester City
Tottenham will need to produce a much-improved performance if they are to have any chance of beating Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The Citizens are a formidable opponent and will be confident of victory.
Timo Werner Joins RB Leipzig
In other news, former Chelsea striker Timo Werner has joined RB Leipzig on a permanent deal. The German international spent two disappointing seasons at Chelsea, scoring just 23 goals in 89 appearances.
Werner's Return to Leipzig
Werner returns to Leipzig, where he enjoyed a successful spell between 2016 and 2020. He scored 95 goals in 159 appearances for the German club, helping them to win the DFB-Pokal in 2019.
Conclusion
Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, while Timo Werner has joined RB Leipzig on a permanent deal. Tottenham will need to improve their form if they are to have any chance of beating City, while Werner will be hoping to rediscover his goalscoring form at Leipzig.