LIVERPOOL, England -- Three quick thoughts from Everton's 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of the Capital One Cup semifinals at Goodison Park on Wednesday.
1. Advantage Everton
For the second time in three years, Roberto Martinez secured a notable win over Manchester City in a cup competition. The difference is that, whereas the first won Wigan the 2013 FA Cup, Everton still have 90 minutes at the Etihad Stadium to negotiate if they are to reach the Capital One Cup final. They are nearer to ending a 21-year wait for silverware, but sizeable obstacles still await in the form of City and, probably, Liverpool.