Liverpool Overcomes West Ham 5-1 in Carabao Cup

Liverpool began their Carabao Cup defence with a commanding 5-1 victory over West Ham at Anfield, with Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo both scoring twice. Despite West Ham taking an early lead, Liverpool equalized quickly and dominated the second half. Key moments included penalty appeals from West Ham being waved away and a red card for Edson Alvarez. West Ham coach Julen Lopetegui, who injured himself during the match, lamented the scoreline as not reflective of the game. Fans and commentators noted Liverpool's strong offensive performance but criticized defensive lapses and questioned some refereeing decisions. West Ham's struggles continue under Lopetegui, adding pressure as they face mounting losses in both the Premier League and cup competitions.