Daniel Sturridge doubles, Ovie Ejaria debuts as Liverpool top Tottenham – in pictures

General view inside Anfield prior to kick-off. Jan Kruger / Getty Images

Liverpool supporters raise their scarves in the crowd during the match. Oli Scarff / AFP

Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool stretches during the warm-up prior to kick-off. Jan Kruger / Getty Images

Vincent Janssen of Tottenham Hotspur, right, is fouled by Ragnar Klavan of Liverpool. Jan Kruger / Getty Images

Liverpool’s English midfielder Ovie Ejaria, left, vies with Spurs’ Harry Winks. Oli Scarff / AFP

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Winks, right, vies with Liverpool's Ovie Ejaria. Oli Scarff / AFP

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge scores their first goal. Jason Cairnduff / Action Images / Reuters

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Jason Cairnduff / Action Images / Reuters

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge scores their second goal. Jason Cairnduff / Action Images / Reuters

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge, right, celebrates after scoring their second goal. Oli Scarff / AFP

Tottenham’s Vincent Janssen looks dejected. Jason Cairnduff / Action Images / Reuters

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp applauds fans after the game. Phil Noble / Reuters

Images from Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup on Tuesday night, as Daniel Sturridge's double accounted for the goals while bright young talent Ovie Ejaria earned a start for Jugen Klopp's side.

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