Liverpool substitute Jordan Ibe’s goal against Stoke City has given the club an advantage going into the second leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final. Ibe, on for Coutinho, struck at the far post in the 37th minute at the Britannia Stadium and Stoke failed to respond, leaving the score 1-0 to Liverpool. The second leg takes place at Anfield on Tuesday, January 26, with the winner facing either Everton or Manchester City in the final.

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