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Lallana: We owed Liverpool supporters a win

Adam Lallana hailed Liverpool's "perfect" performance in the League Cup semifinal win against Stoke City.

Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City in the first leg of the League Cup semifinal was exactly what the fans deserved, according to midfielder Adam Lallana.

Jordan Ibe scored the crucial away-goal winner on Tuesday for the travelling side to give Liverpool a significant advantage heading into the second leg at Anfield.

Lallana said the win was the perfect response to Saturday's 2-0 Premier League loss to West Ham United at Upton Park.

"We owed the supporters that performance," Lallana told the Liverpool Echo.