Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Carabao Cup result and final score after Curtis Jones doubles up in thrashing

Liverpool 5-1 West Ham: The Reds found their clinical touch and thrashed the Hammers after goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and a brilliant double from Jones

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Liverpool cruised into the Carabao Cup semi-finals as the nine-time winners thrashed toothless West Ham 5-1 at Anfield.

The Reds were much improved from their blunt display in Sunday’s stalemate with Manchester United and dominated throughout, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah and a brilliant double from Curtis Jones.

West Ham boss David Moyes belatedly brought on Lucas Paqueta and James Ward-Prowse with his side three goals down and Jarrod Bowen pulled one back with the visitors’ first shot on target.

But Salah came off the bench to deny any hopes of an unlikely comeback before Jones added his second after a wonderful run and finish. Jurgen Klopp’s side now join Chelsea, Fulham and Middlesbrough in the semi-finals as the Reds await the results of the Carabao Cup draw.

Follow all the live updates from Anfield in the blog below and get the latest odds and tips here.

Liverpool take on West Ham in a bid to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals

• Liverpool demolish West Ham as goals arrive at just the right time
• Chelsea, Fulham and Middlesbrough are already through to the semi-finals
• Carabao Cup semi-final draw to take place after match at Anfield
• 84’ GOAL! Jones’ individual run and finish brings him a second and Liverpool five (LIV 5-1 WHU)
• 82’ GOAL! Salah comes off the bench to restore Liverpool’s three-goal lead (LIV 4-1 WHU)
• 77’ GOAL! Bowen pulls one back with West Ham’s first shot on target (LIV 3-1 WHU)
• 71’ GOAL! Gakpo thumps in third as Liverpool cruise into semi-finals (LIV 3-0 WHU)
• 56’ GOAL! Jones beats Areola at near post to double Liverpool’s lead (LIV 2-0 WHU)
• 28’ GOAL! Liverpool take deserved lead thanks to Szoboszlai rocket (LIV 1-0 WHU)
• 15’ CLOSE! Elliott fires wide as Liverpool make strong start at Anfield (LIV 0-0 WHU)

[20 December 2023 18:04 · Jamie Braidwood]

Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates

What is the team news?

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch joined the club’s growing injury list after hobbling off the goalless draw with Manchester United with a hamstring problem. It adds to Alexis Mac Allister’s absence in midfield due to a knee injury, while Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson also remain out.

West Ham are likely to go strong as there could be few changes from the side that beat Wolves 3-0 on Sunday. Michail Antonio is West Ham’s only injury concern.

Predicted line-ups

Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Elliott, Endo, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz

West Ham: Fabianski; Kehrer, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Cresswell; Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Kudus, Fornals, Benrahma; Bowen

[20 December 2023 18:02 · Jamie Braidwood]

Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates

When is Liverpool vs West Ham?

The Carabao Cup quarter-final between Liverpool and West Ham will kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 20 December at Anfield.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage of the match starting from 7pm. The draw for the semi-finals will also be shown on the same channel following the game.

[20 December 2023 18:01 · Jamie Braidwood]

Liverpool vs West Ham - latest updates

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[20 December 2023 18:00 · Jamie Braidwood]

Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Latest Carabao Cup latest updates

Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s live blog covering all the action from Anfield as Liverpool take on West Ham in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.

The match will be followed by the semi-final draw.