Liverpool have reached the ultimate of the Carabao Cup and a few have predicted that Arne Slot’s side could do the unthinkable: win the quadruple.
Following the 4-1 aggregate win over Tottenham, Liverpool are favourites to beat Newcastle at Wembley on March 16 and lift the primary major trophy of the season.
The Reds even have an incredible lead within the Premier League title race, topped the Champions League league phase and have a favourable attract the following round of the FA Cup.
As such, there may be belief that they may well win all 4 major trophies on offer in Slot’s debut season at Anfield. But is that truly possible?
Has an English team ever won the quadruple?
No. While just a few teams have won 4 or more pieces of silverware in a single season, a quadruple of major trophies is the toughest prize to attain in club football – though it’s on no account not possible.
Liverpool got here agonisingly near it in 2021/22 as they won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup but missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City by one point and lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid.
Two English sides have accomplished the coveted continental treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, namely Manchester United (1998/99) and Manchester City (2022/23).
Man City are also the one English club to have won a domestic treble – Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup – doing so in 2018/19.
What are the percentages on Liverpool winning the quadruple?
In accordance with Betfair, Liverpool are favourites to win the Carabao Cup but face tough opposition in Newcastle who thrashed Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate of their semi-final tie.
The Reds are also odds on to pip the Gunners to the Premier League title as they currently hold a six point lead over their rivals having played a match less.
That game in hand is fast approaching, with Liverpool taking up Everton within the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
Having topped the Champions League league phase with seven wins in eight games, Liverpool are narrow favourites for European football’s biggest trophy too.
Through to the last-16, they’ll face the winner of either Brest vs PSG or Monaco vs Benfica, with the knockout stage draw happening on February 21.
The FA Cup is the one competition Liverpool aren’t favourites to win, with Man City the present frontrunners though that would all change depending on this weekend’s results and draw.
Slot’s side should progress to the fifth round with ease as they travel to bottom of the Championship Plymouth Argyle on Sunday.
Liverpool trophy odds
Carabao Cup – 2/5
Premier League – 1/4
Champions League – 4/1
FA Cup – 4/1
Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup – 10/1
Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League – 22/1
Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Champions League – 35/1 (was 400/1 at start of season)
No trophies – 15/2
Odds courtesy of Betfair
What has Virgil van Dijk said about Liverpool’s quadruple possibilities?
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk scored the fourth goal against Tottenham on Thursday night but has dismissed all talk of an unprecedented quadruple.
‘The expectation that we now have is to attempt to win every game and never quadruple or desirous about what might be there in May time,’ the Dutch defender told CBS.
‘Every game that we play any longer goes to be difficult up until the top of the season.
‘Hopefully we’re going to be in every competition and that’ll be incredible that’s what we work for. We just must benefit from the whole ride altogether.
‘Not only us as a gaggle of players as a gaggle with the defence as well, have a look at us ourselves, don’t have a look at others, just worry about ourselves and look that’s the one thing we have a look at. I say that to the team and to the boys as well.’
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