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Liverpool lifted the League Cup final season at Wembley for a report tenth win; on Wednesday night time their defence of the trophy begins as they face West Ham United.
The Reds will hope to go the space within the Carabao Cup as soon as extra, however the large change from final time period is Arne Slot being in the dugout after changing Jurgen Klopp. The Hammers even have a brand new man within the dugout, Julen Lopetegui having been employed to fill the void left by David Moyes’ departure, but it surely’s nicely over 40 years since their final home trophy: this competitors again in 1981, in truth.
They did win the Europa Convention League in 2023, nonetheless, so the followers stay expectant concerning the probabilities of them including to their silverware cabinet – but it surely’s a troublesome begin they’ve been handed right here, after profitable simply one among their 5 Premier League matches to date this time period.
Comply with stay updates from the match under, with the fourth-round draw set to observe at full-time:
Liverpool v West Ham – stay updates
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Kick-off 8pm
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Match marks Arne Slot’s first sport in English cup soccer
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West Ham enter the sport having received simply two of their final 5 matches
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LFC XI – Kelleher, Bradley, Quansah, Gomez, Tsimikas, Endo, Jones, Chiesa, Gakpo, Jota, Nunez
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WHU XI – Fabianski, Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Soucek, Alvarez, Soler, Bowen, Ings, Summerville
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76’ RED CARD! Alvarez is distributed off for a second bookable offence [LIV 3-1 WHU]
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74’ GOAL! Salah will get a 3rd as he slots in after Fabianski had saved from MacAllister [LIV 3-1 WHU]
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49’ GOAL! Jota sweeps within the second after good work from Jones [LIV 2-1 WHU]
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25’ GOAL! Jota darts in to transform Chiesa’s shot after nice work from Jota and Nunez [LIV 1-1 WHU]
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21’ GOAL! Quansah scores personal objective after a mix-up from a West Ham nook [LIV 0-1 WHU]
Liverpool FC 3 – 1 West Ham United FC
Liverpool 3-1 West Ham
21:33 , Chris Wilson
76 minutes
RED CARD!
Edson Alvarez is distributed off for a late sliding problem as he clips Salah and earns a second yellow.
GOAL! Liverpool 3-1 West Ham
21:33 , Chris Wilson
74 minutes
GOAL! That needs to be that.
The ball involves Salah on the precise and he performs an awesome diagonal by ball to the overlapping Bradley. The teen cuts the cross again to MacAllister, whose shot is saved nicely by Fabianski, but it surely rebouds again to Salah – who’d made a run into the field – and the Egyptian slots it in.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:29 , Chris Wilson
71 minutes
Salah performs a beautiful diagonal to Gakpo, however the Dutchman can’t make something of it earlier than Endo fouls Paqueta on the break.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:27 , Chris Wilson
70 minutes
The nook falls to Solerjust contained in the field, however the Spaniard thrashes a volley nicely over.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:26 , Chris Wilson
69 minutes
Summerville leads the West Ham assault and it’s unfold extensive to Bowen, who clips in a cross. There are enormous shouts for a penalty as Tsimikas had his arms up, however the nook is given.
Lopetegui is booked for his protests, as is Paqueta.
On replay, it positively hit Tsimikas’ abdomen first.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:25 , Chris Wilson
68 minutes
Alvarez is booked for a late problem on Tsimikas, earlier than West Ham win a objective kick.
In the meantime, Arsenal are actually 5-1 up towards Bolton.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:23 , Chris Wilson
65 minutes
A uncommon counter for West Ham as Tsimikas hesitates to open up house for Carlos Soler. He hits an early shot to attempt to catch out Kelleher, however the ‘keeper saves nicely and it’ll be a nook.
It’s a deep supply and it runs to Antonio, who hits a shot that finally ends up on the ft of Kilman proper on the sting of the six-yard field. He can’t kind his ft out although, and it’s away for an additional nook.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:21 , Chris Wilson
62 minutes
CLOSE! Good work from MacAllisterdown the left to slip it into the trail of Jones. He’s clear by within the field however he’s beneath loads of strain, and he can solely scuff a shot proper on the oncoming Fabianski.
Quansah fouls Antonio and the away aspect have an opportunity to place it into the realm, but it surely’s headed away.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:18 , Chris Wilson
60 minutes
Coufal clips in a ball in direction of Paqueta, however Kelleher is courageous and he comes to gather.
West Ham have changed Soucek and Ings with the Brazilian and Michail Antonio.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:16 , Chris Wilson
59 minutes
Arne Slot makes the primary subs of the night as Chiesa and Jota come off for Mohamed Salah and Alexis MacAllister.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:14 , Chris Wilson
57 minutes
A half-chance for the away aspect as Tsimikas is caught out of place and Bowen will get free to chop again a harmful cross. It runs to Summerville, however he can’t get the shot by the house defenders.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:13 , Chris Wilson
55 minutes
West Ham are irritated once more as they assume they need to have a penalty after Joe Gomez’s problem, however the referee isn’t .
Liverpool counter once more, however Nunez’s squared move into the center of the realm is minimize out with a sliding problem.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:10 , Chris Wilson
53 minutes
Liverpool go on the assault as soon as extra as Tsimikas makes the one-two down the left earlier than clipping the cross in direction of Jota, but it surely’s headed clear.
Liverpool look within the temper right here now.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 West Ham
21:08 , Chris Wilson
49 minutes
GOAL!
Jones does nicely as he picks the ball up close to his personal field and skips away from the problem earlier than releasing Gakpo down the left. The Dutchman lays it again to Jones, who surges in direction of the field and slips a superb by ball into the trail of Jota, who duly sweeps it previous Fabianski.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
21:06 , Chris Wilson
48 minutes
There have been shouts for a penalty because the ball popped up onto Gomez’s arm within the field, however it could’ve been extremely harsh. His arm was proper by his aspect.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
21:04 , Chris Wilson
46 minutes
Jota switches it throughout to Gakpo, who hangs a cross as much as the again put up, but it surely’s headed behind for a nook. The ball in falls to Jones on the sting of the realm, however he blasts nicely over.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
21:02 , Chris Wilson
KICK-OFF!
Liverpool get us again underway at Anfield.
This sport is finely poised – with no extra-time tonight, we’ll head to penalties if it stays this fashion.
A reminder too that the draw for the subsequent spherical follows the conclusion of this match.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:58 , Chris Wilson
An entertaining half for the impartial at Anfield, and a great likelihood to get a take a look at a few of the house aspect’s fringe gamers.
Federico Chiesa has been significantly shiny, although Endo and Quansah haven’t finished a lot to show themselves to Arne Slot.
Jota, Nunez and Gakpo have additionally been good, with the previous two maybe batting for a beginning berth on the weekend.
West Ham have been restricted to counter-attacks and set-pieces all through, although they’ve proved that they are often harmful from each.
Liverpool have actually had the higher of it, but it surely’s all to play for within the second half.
20:55 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:48 , Chris Wilson
HALF-TIME
The half ends with a harmful West Ham assault, as Bowen breaks ahead earlier than reducing a ball again into the field that simply runs away from Summerville.
The referee brings the half to an finish and we’re stage on the break.
20:46 , Chris Wilson
45 minutes
Encouraging from Chiesa once more as he stands up Creswell earlier than reducing inside and hitting a shot, but it surely goes nicely extensive.
There’ll be one minute of added time within the first half.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:45 , Chris Wilson
44 minutes
Liverpool choose the precise second to press and it ends in them profitable a throw nicely into the West Ham half. The house aspect recycle possession to the centre-backs, however they nonetheless can’t discover a approach by.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:43 , Chris Wilson
42 minutes
Foolish stuff from Nunez as he makes a foul close to the touchline when West Ham had been going nowhere. Creswell delivers once more and it’s one other good supply, however Bradley does nicely to divert it away for a throw whereas beneath strain from Bowen.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:42 , Chris Wilson
40 minutes
Beautiful stuff from Chiesa as he nutmegs Coufal within the West Ham field earlier than reducing a ball again, but it surely’s cleared in the long run. The Italian has made a really shiny begin to the match.
Down the opposite finish, West Ham win a nook kick. Cresswell delivers, and it’s headed out to Bowen, however he can solely direct the volley at a sea of pink shirts within the field.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:39 , Chris Wilson
37 minutes
Liverpool have been dominant since they scored and they’re having fun with way more possession, although they’ll’t discover one other approach by the West Ham defence but.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:36 , Chris Wilson
35 minutes
Some beautiful mixture play virtually releases Jota and Chiesa, however Kilman does equally nicely to chop it out.
Each side simply lacking that high quality last contact because the two targets.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:33 , Chris Wilson
32 minutes
Liverpool break ahead once more, with Jota main this assault, and he’s clipped to win a free-kick about 35 yards out.
Chiesa is over it however Tsimikas delivers, although the ball runs out for a objective kick.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:31 , Chris Wilson
30 minutes
CLOSE! Good play from the house aspect.
Quansah spreads it extensive to Bradley, who cuts a cross again to Gakpo on the far put up. The Dutchman takes a contact earlier than rifling a half-volley goalwards, but it surely takes a deflection and goes narrowly extensive of the far put up.
Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:29 , Chris Wilson
28 minutes
House followers desire a penalty as Bowen barges into Gakpo on the sting of the field, however they’re not even given a foul! It was 50/50.
Liverpool are again within the ascendancy on this match.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 West Ham
20:27 , Chris Wilson
25 minutes
GOAL! Liverpool are stage.
A mixture of passes on midway between Jota and Nunez releases Gakpo down the wing. The Dutchman drives into the field earlier than clipping a cross again to Chiesa, who volleys it into the bottom.
It’s transferring goalwards and Jota reads the run of the ball nicely, darting in entrance of Fabianski to go into the online!
Liverpool 0-1 West Ham
20:25 , Chris Wilson
23 minutes
Liverpool attempt to equalise right away with a free-kick from the precise, and it’s an awesome supply that finds the pinnacle of an unmarked Quansah, however he can solely direct his header extensive and over.
GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 West Ham
20:23 , Chris Wilson
21 minutes
GOAL! The nook is available in and there’s pinball within the field, as Endo’s header bounces to Alvarez. He tries to get it out of his ft and pokes it in direction of objective, and it finds the again of the online through a contact from a Liverpool participant.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:22 , Chris Wilson
20 minutes
Coufal collects the diagonal ball on the precise wing and clips in a cross that’s headed behind for a nook.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:20 , Chris Wilson
17 minutes
DISALLOWED GOAL! West Ham thought they had been forward!
Each defences handle to fend off half-chances from the opposition, earlier than Bowen bursts ahead down the wing and spreads it extensive to Summerville.
The winger messes up his first contact but it surely bounces throughout to Danny Ings, who was ready within the wings to bundle it previous Kelleher, however the flag goes up for offside!
No VAR within the early rounds of this competitors, so the choice stands.
20:15 , Chris Wilson
14 minutes
The ball in is an inviting one, proper into the hole between the defenders and Kelleher, however Todibo can solely direct a header extensive of the far put up.
Moments later, Bowen has a go together with an effort from vary, however Kelleher makes a easy save.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:13 , Chris Wilson
12 minutes
Liverpool are actually on high within the opening levels, although they haven’t been capable of carve out a transparent likelihood to date.
West Ham have a free-kick that they’ll ship into the field, however the house aspect work nicely to clear it and pile immediate strain on Fabianski down the opposite finish.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:10 , Chris Wilson
10 minutes
Liverpool’s affected person urgent pays off as Fabianski’s tried ball ahead is minimize out by Endo.
Tsimikas whips in a first-time ball that’s turned behind for a nook. He delivers the ball in, but it surely was too deep and it’s headed away.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:09 , Chris Wilson
8 minutes
Bradley tries the early cross to Chiesa, but it surely’s minimize out. The house aspect are simply letting the Hammers hold possession across the again 4, ready for the precise time to use strain.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:07 , Chris Wilson
6 minutes
West Ham’sfirst foray ahead sees Creswell driving with the ball, however he rapidly runs out of choices earlier than a ball ahead to Summerville is minimize out by Quansah.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:06 , Chris Wilson
5 minutes
Chiesa comes inside from the precise and tries to string by a ball into the field, but it surely’s minimize out. Liverpool regain possession rapidly although, and so they’re dominating possession once more inside seconds.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:04 , Chris Wilson
3 minutes
Dominant in possession early on from the house aspect. They appear to have settled already, with West Ham having barely seen any of the ball because the sport started.
In the meantime, Arsenal have gone 1-0 up towards Bolton on the Emirates.
Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:03 , Chris Wilson
1 min
Liverpool win a nook right away after good work from Bradley down the precise.
Tsimikas delivers the ball in, and it takes a bounce off Quansah earlier than Coufal turns it narrowly over his personal objective.
The referee didnt’ spot it although, and the objective kick is given.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 West Ham
20:00 , Chris Wilson
KICK-OFF!
The away aspect get us underway at Anfield.
Liverpool v West Ham
19:57 , Chris Wilson
The groups are rising from the tunnel at Anfield, and we’re moments away from kick-off.
The match between Arsenal and Bolton obtained underway at 7.45pm BST, and you’ll observe that here.
Liverpool v West Ham
19:50 , Chris Wilson
Simply 10 minutes till kick-off at Anfield. Will Federico Chiesa impress in his full debut for Liverpool?
What the managers have stated
19:45 , Chris Wilson
Julen Lopetegui says his aspect face a “large problem” tonight.
“We’re going to be taking part in towards the present champions of the competitors and we’re at Anfield. [There is] large ambition and massive expectation.
“Liverpool are a giant workforce all over the world. [Arne Slot] is an excellent coach. He’s displaying that he’s making an attempt to proceed the work from the final years and making it his model – I feel they’re doing very nicely.”
The Spaniard added that West Ham will ”face all of the competitions with the intention to have the ability to go so far as doable”, including that they’re “a workforce beneath development” since they “have quite a lot of new gamers [and] gamers who’ve by no means performed within the Premier League.
“They should adapt as quickly as doable,” he added.
What the managers have stated
19:38 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot stated that his aspect “will play with the absolute best workforce, which signifies that gamers who’re a bit extra drained from taking part in rather a lot would possibly imply I choose completely different gamers. They are going to are available as we speak and I’ll make the choice.”
“It’s not solely followers who like profitable trophies – gamers and managers do too. It’s all the time good to win one thing and I do know within the historical past of the membership they’ve received this trophy many occasions, together with final season in a really particular approach with quite a lot of kids on the pitch.”
On West Ham, he says that they’ve had a “powerful begin however they’ve confronted some robust opponents”.
“I’ve seen of their video games they’ve had good spells. They’ve purchased in quite a lot of gamers that haven’t been carried out but however perhaps tomorrow there is a chance for them. They are going to come again stronger and so they have a great supervisor.”
Remaining League Cup fixtures
19:30 , Chris Wilson
There are solely two extra League Cup fixtures to be determined, although the postponement of 1 signifies that we received’t totally know all of the groups within the subsequent spherical till 1 October.
Newcastle’s match away to AFC Wimbledon was postponed on account of rain on the London-based aspect’s pitch, in order that sport has been postponed and re-arragned for 1 October, at St. James’ Park.
Tonight, Arsenal face Bolton at 7.45pm BST on the Emirates to resolve the opposite remaining tie.
West Ham type information
19:25 , Chris Wilson
L-D-L-W-W
The Hammers have had a troublesome begin to the season beneath new supervisor Julen Lopetegui, and are at present languishing in 14th within the Premier League.
A woeful defensive efficiency final weekend resulted in a 3-0 house loss to Chelsea, whereas they required a Ninety fifth-minute equaliser to attract towards Fulham the week earlier than that.
Within the previous fortnight, a weekend loss to Man Metropolis (3-1) had adopted a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, whereas the Hammers additionally received 1-0 towards Bournemouth in late August within the second spherical of this competitors.
Liverpool type information
19:17 , Chris Wilson
W-W-L-W-W
Liverpool have misplaced simply one among their final 5 matches, regardless of dealing with what would typically be considered ‘more durable’ opponents.
The Reds simply dispatched Bournemouth 3-0 final weekend, having travelled to the San Siro in midweek. They left Italy with a 3-1 win towards AC Milan after a stable Champions League efficiency.
The match earlier than that noticed one of many shocks of the season to date, as Nottingham Forest travelled to Anfield and left with three factors after sneaking a 1-0 win.
Within the two matches previous that end result, Liverpool had eased to wins over each Brentford (2-0) and outdated rivals Manchester United (3-0).
Liverpool v West Ham head-to-head
19:10 , Chris Wilson
Tonight would be the 151st assembly between these two sides, with the primary relationship again to January 1901.
Liverpool have received 83 of the earlier video games, with West Ham having received 29 – 38 have ended as attracts.
The 2 groups met thrice final season, with Liverpool profitable the house league match 3-1. The league match on the London Stadium resulted in a 2-2 draw, whereas the Reds additionally beat West Ham 5-1 on this very competitors in December 2023.
Maybe essentially the most well-known assembly between these two sided got here within the 2006 FA Cup last, which resulted in a 3-3 draw after regular time. The sport is maybe remembered most for 2 very good targets from Steven Gerrard, the second of which was a surprising last-minute equaliser.
That sport ended 3-1 on penalties to the Reds to provide them their seventh FA Cup.
Line-ups
19:02 , Chris Wilson
West Ham XI: Fabianski; Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Soucek, Alvarez, Soler, Bowen, Ings, Summerville.
Subs: Foderingham, Antonio, Paqueta, Kudus, Mavropanos, Rodriguez, Emerson, Wan-Bissaka, Irving.
Confirmed lineups
19:01 , Karl Matchett
Groups are in – Nunez begins up high for Liverpool, Ings is in for the Hammers towards his former aspect.
Staff information
18:40 , Chris Wilson
Right here’s a reminder of the early workforce information – we are able to count on the line-ups to be introduced in round 5 minutes.
Darwin Nunez might be hoping to start out his second match in a row up entrance for Arne Slot, after scoring on the weekend towards Bournemouth on his first of the season.
Arne Slot has already steered Federico Chiesa may begin for the primary time since signing in summer time, whereas Caoimhin Kelleher will proceed in objective after Alisson’s harm. The likes of Jarell Quansah, Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo will hope to start out after latest bench responsibility.
The Hammers would possibly look to rotate after a sluggish begin to their league season, with Carlos Soler and Danny Ings amongst these hoping to start out. Niclas Fullkrug will miss out injured however in any other case Lopetegui has a full squad to select from.
Arne Slot reveals problem for Darwin Nunez to earn spot in Liverpool workforce
18:30 , Chris Wilson
Arne Slot insists the targets will come for Darwin Nunez when he performs – however stated the striker first wants to know his tactical calls for to get a spot in the side.
Nunez is on a 14-game objective drought for Liverpool and is but to start out a match beneath new supervisor Slot, with all 4 of his appearances this season coming instead whereas the Dutchman is ready to see if the £85m signing can do “particular issues” for his workforce.
Slot has most well-liked to make use of Diogo Jota within the centre of his assault and appreciates the Portugal worldwide’s means to drop deeper and be part of within the build-up play.
Slot reveals challenge for Darwin Nunez to earn spot in Liverpool team
With 5 targets in 5 video games, Luis Diaz is reaping the rewards of Arne Slot’s quiet evolution
18:20 , Chris Wilson
And right here’s the report from Liverpool’s final match…
Liverpool are high of the league. However whereas which will solely be for a day, extra considerably, Liverpool are again on monitor. The tame house defeat to Nottingham Forest appears to be like extra of a one-game anomaly. After three goals in the San Siro got here three at Anfield. As Bournemouth had been overwhelmed, like AC Milan earlier than them, every week that started badly for Arne Slot has featured a formidable response.
And successful story of his wonderful begin once more illustrated Slot’s early influence. When the ultimate whistle blew, Erling Haaland remained the Premier League’s runaway high scorer. To date, so predictable. What quite fewer would have anticipated when the season began was that Luis Diaz is his closest challenger. At occasions in his Liverpool profession, the Colombian has offered every little thing however the targets. Now he has 5 in as many league matches for Slot: that common of 1 per sport comes after a return of worse than one each 4 for the membership earlier than then.
A win made in South America additionally included Darwin Nunez’s first for Slot, as he made his maiden begin beneath the Dutchman.
With five goals in five games, Diaz is reaping the rewards of Slot’s quiet evolution
Nicolas Jackson brace helps Chelsea ease to victory as West Ham followers activate Julen Lopetegui
18:10 , Chris Wilson
The report from West Ham’s final end result…
Objectives from Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer secured one other away win for Chelsea and raised severe questions on West Ham‘s course beneath new boss Julen Lopetegui.
The Spaniard regarded livid as his expensively-assembled aspect crashed to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at house to their London rivals.
Jackson scored twice, the primary inside three minutes of kick-off, and Palmer added a 3rd simply moments into the second half.
Chelsea ease to victory as West Ham fans turn on Lopetegui
When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw? Ball numbers, TV channel and begin time
18:00 , Chris Wilson
The Carabao Cup draw takes place this night with simply three extra fixtures to be performed earlier than the third spherical is full.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Aston Villa joined the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in reaching the fourth spherical on Tuesday night time.
Liverpool host West Ham and Arsenal play Bolton on Wednesday, whereas the postponed fixture between Newcastle and AFC Wimbledon might be staged subsequent Tuesday and held at St James’ Park after it was postponed due to a sinkhole at Plough Lane.
Beneath is every little thing you should know concerning the League Cup fourth-round draw.
Federico Chiesa and Liverpool teenager in competition to start out towards West Ham
17:45 , Chris Wilson
Federico Chiesa and teenager Trey Nyoni are in competition to start out for Liverpool within the Carabao Cup towards West Ham.
Arne Slot has spoken positively concerning the Italian winger, whose health is progressing since his summer move from Juventus.
Whereas Nyoni, the 17-year-old former Leicester academy graduate, has additionally impressed the Reds boss.
“I don’t assume he (Chiesa) is ready to play 90 minutes,” Slot stated. “He solely performed 25 now, as a most, within the final three, 4, 5 months. I don’t assume he performed any pleasant for Juve as nicely.
“However he’s capable of begin, in our opinion, and if he’ll, let’s see. There are a lot of choices that we’ve, however he’s capable of begin in our opinion.”
Federico Chiesa and Liverpool teenager in contention to start against West Ham
Prediction
17:30 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool to undergo because of depth in assault, if not general dominance on the night time.
Liverpool 2-1 West Ham.
Predicted line-ups
17:25 , Chris Wilson
LIV – Kelleher, Bradley, Quansah, Gomez, Tsimikas, Endo, Jones, Gakpo, Chiesa, Jota, Nunez
WHU – Fabianski, Coufal, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Alvarez, Soucek, Soler, Bowen, Ings, Summerville
Odds
Liverpool 1/3
Draw 4/1
West Ham 7/1
Staff information
17:20 , Chris Wilson
Staff information is arising shortly.
Darwin Nunez might be hoping to start out his second match in a row up entrance for Arne Slot, after scoring on the weekend towards Bournemouth on his first of the season.
Arne Slot has already steered Federico Chiesa may begin for the primary time since signing in summer time, whereas Caoimhin Kelleher will proceed in objective after Alisson’s harm. The likes of Jarell Quansah, Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo will hope to start out after latest bench responsibility.
The Hammers would possibly look to rotate after a sluggish begin to their league season, with Carlos Soler and Danny Ings amongst these hoping to start out. Niclas Fullkrug will miss out injured however in any other case Lopetegui has a full squad to select from.
Liverpool v West Ham – stay updates
17:10 , Chris Wilson
Liverpool are the ten-time report winners of the EFL Cup and are additionally the reigning champions – and so they start their defence at house to West Ham United on Wednesday night time.
Arne Slot inherited a workforce which received the Carabao Cup beneath Jurgen Klopp final season and whereas the Reds have made a robust begin to the Premier League marketing campaign beneath the Dutchman, he’ll be hoping to proceed including silverware – making this competitors a giant a part of his plans.
The Reds briefly topped the Premier League, profitable 4 from 5 to date, with Man Metropolis some extent forward.
The Hammers, now beneath Julen Lopetegui’s administration, have received one, drawn one and misplaced three in an inconsistent begin beneath the Spaniard – they’re 14th and might be on the lookout for enhancements within the weeks forward.
Nonetheless, they’ll nonetheless harbour hopes of inflicting an upset and placing themselves within the draw for the fourth spherical.
That draw will happen straight after this fixture – and as there should be a winner on the night time, just one workforce will stay concerned.
Liverpool v West Ham – stay updates
Monday 23 September 2024 17:07 , Karl Matchett
Welcome to the Impartial’s stay protection of the League Cup third-round conflict between Liverpool and West Ham at Anfield.
Staff information is arising shortly; Darwin Nunez might be hoping to start out his second match in a row up entrance for Arne Slot, after scoring on the weekend towards Bournemouth on his first of the season. The Reds briefly topped the Premier League, profitable 4 from 5 to date, with Man Metropolis some extent forward. West Ham have received one, drawn one and misplaced three in an inconsistent begin beneath Julen Lopetegui – they’re 14th and might be on the lookout for enhancements within the weeks forward.
