Liverpool 5-1 West Ham LIVE REACTION: Reds destroy Hammers to set up semi-final against Fulham
Liverpool sealed their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a stunning 5-1 win over West Ham.
The Reds were brilliant from start to finish against a much-changed West Ham team.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the first half before Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo added to the lead.
Jarrod Bowen pulled one back with West Ham's only shot on target but Mohamed Salah and Jones added another one to wrap up the win.
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham - REACTION
Right, that's it from us this evening as the Reds move into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup for a clash against Fulham after dismantling West Ham.
It was a dominant display from start to finish from Jurgen Klopp's men, who ran riot at Anfield.
David Moyes' team were nowhere and crash out of the cup with a whimper.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage and will see you all soon.
If you want to know more, read our match report.
Tony Cottee reacts
West Ham legend Tony Cottee has slammed West Ham's performance at Anfield.
This tweet probably sums up exactly how most Hammers supporters feel.
More from Moyes
David Moyes has refused to really tear into his players, but he clearly isn't too happy.
However, he didn't apologise to the fans, which after a performance like that, he probably should.
Speaking to Sky Sports about the 5-1 defeat to Liverpool, he said: "Tonight was disappointing.
"But we played against a really good team and we found it very difficult.
"We were only 1-0 down at half time and gave ourselves a real chance, but the second goal killed the game."
Moyes explains defeat
David Moyes has been speaking to Sky Sports about his team's awful display in the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I thought Liverpool played very well. We didn't play well enough.
"The second goal was a killer. We gave them a really poor second goal that made it really hard for us to get back into it and get a result.
"But we beat Arsenal to get here and then got the hardest draw.
"We made changes to give people a chance to show what they could do and because of the schedule."
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Carabao Cup draw
So, it's possible we will have a Chelsea vs Liverpool final at Wembley in the new year.
But this is a huge chance for Middlesbrough and Fulham to earn some silverware, so expect them to give it their all.
Boom!
The draw is over!
- Middlesbrough vs Chelsea
- Liverpool vs Fulham
First legs to be played the week commencing January 8.
Time for the draw
Okay, here we go!
Ball numbers
- Chelsea - 1
- Fulham - 2
- Middlesbrough - 3
- Liverpool - 4
Klopp blown away by display
It would be fair to say that Jurgen Klopp was impressed by Liverpool's performance.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "There were plenty of top performances from the first second.
"We played really good football. They didn't have a shot or a set-piece in the first half.
"I am really happy for the boys, they showed up.
"Everyone on the pitch showed they wanted to play and win the game.
"It was a top performance from start to finish."
The Carabao Cup draw is coming up
Right, the draw is up next.
The shortest in club football but an extremely important one for these four remaining clubs.
As easy as you like
Jurgen Klopp can't have had too many easier nights as Liverpool manager than tonight.
The Reds had 29 shots, 11 on target and 66% possession.
They completed 522 passes and dominated from start to finish.
The Irons had two shots and scored with their only one on target.
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Gakpo heaps praise on Jones
Awwwwwww, that's lovely!
Cody Gakpo has just paid tribute to Curtis Jones before handing him Player of the Match.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I just want to say, you work so hard.
"Nobody sees it, but you deserve this.
"Keep going."
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Liverpool 5-1 West Ham - REACTION
Curtis Jones was delighted to get some game time and a couple of goals this evening.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I just want to play. If it's the Carabao Cup, the Europa League, Premier League or the FA Cup, I just want to play.
"Any time I am out there, I want to help the team.
"I've scored two, so I have a big smile on my face."
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham - REACTION
Reds fans and Hammers supporters, we want to hear from you.
Are Liverpool going to win the Carabao Cup?
Is that defeat all on David Moyes?
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham - REACTION
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw should be happening very soon.
Here are the remaining teams.
- Chelsea
- Fulham
- Liverpool
- Middlesbrough
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham - FULL TIME
There goes the final whistle and the Reds are into the last four of the Carabao Cup with a thumping win over a terrible West Ham team.
The Reds were better from start to finish against a passive and weak Hammers side.
It's just the boost the Reds needed after that 0-0 draw with Manchester United and ahead of the Arsenal match.
And more importantly, they are now the favourites to win the Carabao Cup.
Stay with us for all the reaction!
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham
90+' - Four minutes of added time indicated.
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham
89' - Nunez into the book for a high boot into Kehrer's face.
Liverpool 5-1 West Ham
88' - Liverpool are no doubts favourites to win the Carabao Cup.
They will fancy their chances against all of the sides remaining.
GOAL! Liverpool 5-1 West Ham - Curtis Jones
85' - THIS IS RIDICULOUS!
WEST HAM HAVE FOLDED!
Jones collects the ball just inside the West Ham half and strides into the box, unchallenged.
He then fires a shot into the bottom corner beyond Areola.
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GOAL! Liverpool 4-1 West Ham - Mohamed Salah
82' - HE WASN'T MISSING THAT ONE!
The comeback is now totally over.
Paqueta loses the ball on the edge of the box and Alexander-Arnold pings an incredible pass through for the forward.
He strides into the box and calmly rolls a shot into the far corner from inside the box.
Game over!
Sweetman-Kirk: "No mistake this time."
Liverpool 3-1 West Ham - Chance
80' - How has that not gone in?
Nunez cuts in from the left and thumps in a shot that Areola tips onto the post.
It comes to Salah, who stabs it wide with an empty net in front of him.
Wow!
GOAL! Liverpool 3-1 West Ham - Jarrod Bowen
77' - OUT OF NOTHING, BOWEN HAS CREATED A GOAL!
A long ball is launched up the pitch.
He beats Quansah and gets into the box.
He takes aim with his right foot and curls a lovely shot into the far corner.
It's no wonder the Hammers fans love him!
Liverpool 3-0 West Ham
76' - Kudus and Coufal go off for Kehrer and Ward-Prowse.
Liverpool 3-0 West Ham
74' - Hammers fans have seen enough.
GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 West Ham - Cody Gakpo
72' - IT'S ALL OVER!
West Ham lose the ball in midfield.
Konate takes it forward and finds Gakpo.
He gets into the box and rifles a shot through Coufal's legs into the bottom corner.
It's hard to see how the visitors get back into this!
