Liverpool secured a commanding 5-1 victory over West Ham in the League Cup quarter-finals, alleviating the disappointment from their previous weekend’s Premier League draw with Manchester United. Curtis Jones netted twice, while Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah also contributed to the scoreline for Jurgen Klopp’s dominant squad.
This triumph propels Liverpool into the semi-finals alongside Chelsea, Fulham, and Middlesbrough in the competition. Liverpool, with an impressive record in the League Cup, having lifted the trophy for the ninth time in the 2021/22 season, exhibited relentless aggression right from the start at Anfield.
The onslaught began early, with Harvey Elliott’s shot over the bar in the 14th minute and Szoboszlai narrowly missing the target. Szoboszlai eventually broke the deadlock before the half-hour mark with a powerful shot from outside the area, capitalizing on Said Benrahma’s midfield blunder.
Liverpool’s dominance continued, with West Ham struggling to mount any significant challenges. Gakpo missed an opportunity to double the lead just before halftime when his header went wide following a superb cross from Elliott.
The second half mirrored the first, with Liverpool persistently probing and West Ham unable to muster a response. Jones extended Liverpool’s lead in the 56th minute by slotting the ball through Areola’s legs at the near post.
Substitutions were made on both sides, with Darwin Nunez attempting a shot for Liverpool, but Areola made a crucial save. Klopp’s strategic substitutions, including Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Konate, paid off as Liverpool increased their lead to 3-0 when Konate surged forward, setting up Gakpo for a clinical finish.
Although Bowen pulled one back for West Ham with a skillful curling finish, Salah promptly restored Liverpool’s three-goal advantage. Jones added his second of the night to complete the resounding victory.
This win not only secured Liverpool’s place in the League Cup semi-finals but also showcased their potent attacking prowess, erasing the frustration from the recent stalemate in the Premier League.
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