Jurgen Klopp refuted suggestions this is the first season he has taken the Carabao Cup seriously after Liverpool secured a place in the final.
The Reds beat Arsenal 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates on Thursday to set up a Wembley showdown with Chelsea next month.
Diogo Jota's double was enough on the night after last week's goalless draw at Anfield had handed Mikel Arteta's side the advantage.
