Jota and Gakpo double up as Liverpool come from behind to rout West Ham
The faces in the technical area and out on the pitch may have changed but the story remains the same for Liverpool and West Ham in the Carabao Cup. For the second season in succession Liverpool routed the Hammers 5-1 at Anfield to advance in the competition that meant so much to Jürgen Klopp seven months ago. There was no sign of the promised improvement from Julen Lopetegui’s team.
For Arne Slot, however, it was another hugely encouraging display as Liverpool eased into round four with plenty to spare. His team recovered from a Jarell Quansah own goal to dismantle West Ham with a brace from both Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo, plus a solitary strike from substitute Mohamed Salah. Edson Álvarez’s deserved red card capped a miserable night in the north for West Ham.
