Liverpool edge past luckless Leeds

DAVID NGOG struck the only goal as a much-changed Liverpool side sneaked past a fired-up Leeds in the Carling Cup last night.

The Premier League giants were outplayed by the League One leaders for much of the third-round tie but Ngog netted against the run of play after 65 minutes.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was relieved to see his side sneak through. Manager Rafael Benitez had opted to field a number of fringe players and Carragher was glad the gamble paid off.