Liverpool vs West Ham LIVE: Carabao Cup result and reaction after Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo score in rout
Anfield hosts the third-round clash as the reigning champions start their defence of the cup
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Liverpool lifted the League Cup last season at Wembley for a record tenth win; on Wednesday night their defence of the trophy began with a thumping 5-1 win over West Ham United.
The Reds will hope to go the distance in the Carabao Cup once more, but the big change from last term is Arne Slot being in the dugout after replacing Jurgen Klopp. There was no change in scoreline though; the Reds beat the Hammers 5-1 in this competition last season and did so again in the third round this time, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice in an emphatic victory.
Those goals, plus one from sub Mohamed Salah, all came after the Hammers took the lead through an own goal by Jarell Quansah. West Ham were outplayed and outfought, though, and Edinson Alvarez was sent-off to remove any hope of a comeback.
Follow live updates from the match below, with the fourth-round draw set to follow at full-time:
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
KICK-OFF!
Liverpool get us back underway at Anfield.
This game is finely poised – with no extra-time tonight, we’ll head to penalties if it stays this way.
A reminder too that the draw for the next round follows the conclusion of this match.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
An entertaining half for the neutral at Anfield, and a good chance to get a look at some of the home side’s fringe players.
Federico Chiesa has been particularly bright, though Endo and Quansah haven’t done much to prove themselves to Arne Slot.
Jota, Nunez and Gakpo have also been good, with the former two perhaps batting for a starting berth at the weekend.
West Ham have been limited to counter-attacks and set-pieces throughout, though they have proved that they can be dangerous from both.
Liverpool have certainly had the better of it, but it’s all to play for in the second half.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
HALF-TIME
The half ends with a dangerous West Ham attack, as Bowen breaks forward before cutting a ball back into the box that just runs away from Summerville.
The referee brings the half to an end and we’re level at the break.
45 mins
Encouraging from Chiesa again as he stands up Creswell before cutting inside and hitting a shot, but it goes well wide.
There’ll be one minute of added time in the first half.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
44 mins
Liverpool pick the right moment to press and it results in them winning a throw well into the West Ham half. The home side recycle possession to the centre-backs, but they still can’t find a way through.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
42 mins
Silly stuff from Nunez as he makes a foul near the touchline when West Ham were going nowhere. Creswell delivers again and it’s another good delivery, but Bradley does well to divert it away for a throw while under pressure from Bowen.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
40 mins
Lovely stuff from Chiesa as he nutmegs Coufal in the West Ham box before cutting a ball back, but it’s cleared in the end. The Italian has made a very bright start to the match.
Down the other end, West Ham win a corner kick. Cresswell delivers, and it’s headed out to Bowen, but he can only direct the volley at a sea of red shirts in the box.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
37 mins
Liverpool have been dominant since they scored and they are enjoying far more possession, though they can’t find another way through the West Ham defence yet.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
35 mins
Some lovely combination play almost releases Jota and Chiesa, but Kilman does equally well to cut it out.
Both sides just missing that quality final touch since the two goals.
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