Since becoming the most expensive British player when he moved from Newcastle in a £35million deal on transfer deadline day of January last year the striker has not enjoyed the best of times.
Andy Carroll: "I feel like I am doing well. I have just started scoring goals and I am doing well in games. I think it has all come together.
"Now is the best I have felt since moving to Liverpool.
"Without a doubt and I think it shows in my performances.
"(I'm) getting around the pitch a bit more, getting involved. I am happy, more confident and things are going all right.
"The whole team played well (against Brighton) and I was delighted to get a goal and obviously so for Luis (who also scored after missing a penalty) as well.
"the Carling Cup final is a massive game and I think all the lads are looking forward to it. Hopefully we can get the win.
"I have never been to a cup final. That is all I am looking forward to, getting there. It is a great feeling and hopefully we can win it.
"We have got a massive squad and everyone can play a part in it. We are such a good team that you could pick anyone.
"You have just got to work hard. The manager picks the team at the end of the day.
"If we can get the trophy it would be great.
"We have been playing well in the last couple of weeks and have been putting the performances in.
"We have been lacking goals but we have shown there we can bang them in.
"It is nice to see those teams (Arsenal and Chelsea) struggle a bit and obviously us putting performances like that together, it is great."