Liverpool Defeats West Ham 5-1 in Cup

Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a convincing 5-1 victory over 10-man West Ham United at Anfield. After initially falling behind due to a Jarell Quansah own goal, Diogo Jota equalized with a header and later scored a second goal following a slick assist from Curtis Jones. Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo each added goals, while Edson Alvarez received a red card, further complicating West Ham's struggles this season. The match highlighted Liverpool's depth, with nine changes made from their last Premier League game, and marked a disappointing continuation for West Ham under manager Julen Lopetegui. Jota's performance was particularly notable, especially after he lost his starting position to Darwin Nunez in the previous game. The match also saw protests from West Ham fans regarding ticket prices and concessions, reflecting ongoing tensions off the pitch.