September 25, (THEWILL) – Liverpool overcame West Ham United 5-1 in the EFL Cup fourth round at Anfield, despite initially falling behind.
The match began with an own goal by Jarell Quansah, giving West Ham the lead in the 21st minute. However, Liverpool quickly equalised through Diogo Jota’s header just four minutes later.
The second half saw Liverpool take control. Jota scored his second goal after the break, followed by Mohamed Salah adding a third. West Ham’s chances diminished further when Edson Alvarez received a second yellow card, reducing them to 10 men. Cody Gakpo then scored twice in quick succession to complete the rout.
This victory mirrors Liverpool’s 5-1 win against West Ham in last season’s quarter-finals. The result puts additional pressure on West Ham Manager, Julen Lopetegui, who has had a difficult start since taking charge. For Liverpool, the win continues their defence of the EFL Cup title.
The match had its share of controversy, with West Ham’s appeals for a Joe Gomez handball being dismissed. Federico Chiesa made his debut for Liverpool before being replaced by Salah.
This comprehensive victory sends Liverpool into the next round of the EFL Cup, while West Ham will need to regroup after a heavy defeat. The result demonstrates Liverpool’s strength in depth and their ability to turn matches around, even when initially trailing.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
