Nunez, Jesus finally find the net in Cup quarters

LONDON — Liverpool moved into the League Cup semifinals as the holder won 2-1 against manager-less Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Rare goals from Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott at St Mary's sent the 10-time League Cup winner into the last four for a record 20th time.

Held to a surprise 2-2 draw against Fulham in the Premier League last weekend, Liverpool got back on track with a 20th win from 24 games in all competitions under Arne Slot, who has lost just once since arriving from Feyenoord to replace Jurgen Klopp.