Liverpool and Arsenal are expected to easily defeat their opponents in the Carabao Cup.

On a Sunday afternoon, Cody Gakpo of Southampton could be the one to open the scoring and send Liverpool into the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Southampton, who are struggling at the bottom of the Premier League table, will now shift their focus to their next challenge in the cup. However, their recent defeat against Tottenham has left them with a daunting task of facing Liverpool, who are currently flying high after a 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday.

With the departure of Russell Martin as their manager, Southampton's search for a new leader will certainly be an interesting one. The newly appointed manager will have a tough job ahead of them, trying to prevent the team from being relegated to the Championship after their promotion from the second tier last season. Many potential candidates may shy away from the opportunity, considering the challenges that come with managing a team in the Premier League. Even Luton, who were unfortunate not to remain in the top flight, are now closer to being relegated to League One than making a comeback to the Premier League.

It seems as though Martin's success came too soon, and he was unable to adapt to the demands of the highest level. His dismissal was not a surprise, as the Southampton board had given him many chances to turn things around. His final match against Tottenham, led by manager Ange Postecoglou, may have been the final straw for Martin as his team suffered a heavy defeat. Ironically, Postecoglou shares a similar philosophy of sticking to his principles, even when they may not be working. However, with superior players at his disposal, Postecoglou's tactics have proven successful, while Martin will have to wait for another opportunity at a lower level.

Liverpool's top scorer, Mohamed Salah, has been a key player in the league this season. However, it is Cody Gakpo who has been their consistent scorer in the Carabao Cup, with four goals in just two games. He is currently 6/1 to break the deadlock and 43/20 to score at any time. In their previous league match against Southampton, Liverpool secured a 3-2 victory in a stormy weather. This time, a bet on over 5.5 goals is 6/1 with several bookmakers.

In another quarter-final match, Arsenal will face Crystal Palace at the Emirates. While the Gunners have been relying on set pieces to score, Crystal Palace has been in good form recently. However, with a lack of depth, it may be difficult for them to rotate their squad and achieve success in the cup. Arsenal, on the other hand, are favorites to win with odds of 23/20 at Betway. William Saliba, who has been impressive for Arsenal, is currently 33/1 to score the first goal and 14/1 to find the net at any time.

Newcastle, coming off a 4-0 win against Leicester, will face Brentford in their quarter-final match. With Brentford's poor away form, Newcastle is favored to lead at half-time and full-time with odds of 11/8 at bet365 and Sky Bet. Alexander Isak, who has been in good form for Newcastle, is currently 7/2 to score the first goal.

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