Liverpool smashed West Ham United at Anfield to progress into the semi-final of the 2023/24 EFL Cup.
The Reds were rampant on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, as they put on their scoring boots to decimate David Moyes' side.
Jurgen Klopp's side appears to be overwhelming favorites to land the trophy, with Chelsea being the other club tipped as a possible winner of the competition.
Dominik Szoboszlai put the Reds in front in the 28th minute, before goals from Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo put Liverpool in cruise control just 19 minutes before the expiration of regulation time.
Jarrod Bowen reduced the deficit for the Hammers, but it ultimately ended up as being a consolation, as Mohamed Salah scored the 4th for the Reds, before Curtis Jones secured his brace in the 84th minute.
Liverpool are looking to reclaim the EFL Cup title which they won by defeating Chelsea on penalties in the 2021/22 season.
Manchester United are currently the defending champions of the competition, having defeated Newcastle United 2-0 in February 2023.
However, both the previous winner and runner-up have been ousted and as such, a new name will be penned on the trophy this campaign.
Liverpool are 9-time winners of the competition, and they breezed past West Ham United in sublime fashion, a manner which gives their fans the hope that they can become triumphant at the end of the day.
Fulham and Middlesborough are the other teams that are still left in the competition, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in the coming round.
Particularly Middlesbrough, who are the only club outside the top-flight remaining in the competition.
They are tutored by Manchester United and English great Micheal Carrick and he will be aiming to galvanize the club to success in the competition.
EFL Cup semi-final draw
Middlesborough Vs Chelsea
Chelsea welcome Middlesborough to Stamford Bridge in the 2nd leg of the Carabao Cup, after visiting the Riverside Stadium for the 1st leg.
The Blues progressed into the semi-final following a 4-2 penalty victory over Newcastle United.
Mauricio Pochettino's side were in sight of a defeat before Mykhailo Mudryk scored in the 90+2 minute to draw them level.
Mikel Carrick's Boro had to defeat Port Vale in empathic fashion 3-0, courtesy of goals from Jonathan Howson, Morgan Rogers, and Matt Crooks.
Middlesborough are one-time champions of the EFL Cup, while Chelsea have won the tournament 5 times.
Liverpool Vs Fulham
Jurgen Klopp's side host Fulham at Anfield in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, before traveling to Craven Cottage to play Marco Silva's side.
The encounter should be riveting and intense, giving the players both teams have at their disposal.
Fulham have never won the competition in the past and they are looking to make history by winning this year's edition.
The Cottagers progressed into the semi-final following a 6-7 penalty win over Sean Dyche's Everton.
Everton and Fulham had both played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time before Marco Silva's side showed steel to win via the shoot-out.
The final of the 2023/24 EFL Cup has been slated for the 25th of February, 2023.
The Reds were rampant on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, as they put on their scoring boots to decimate David Moyes' side.
Jurgen Klopp's side appears to be overwhelming favorites to land the trophy, with Chelsea being the other club tipped as a possible winner of the competition.
Dominik Szoboszlai put the Reds in front in the 28th minute, before goals from Curtis Jones and Cody Gakpo put Liverpool in cruise control just 19 minutes before the expiration of regulation time.
Jarrod Bowen reduced the deficit for the Hammers, but it ultimately ended up as being a consolation, as Mohamed Salah scored the 4th for the Reds, before Curtis Jones secured his brace in the 84th minute.
Liverpool are looking to reclaim the EFL Cup title which they won by defeating Chelsea on penalties in the 2021/22 season.
Manchester United are currently the defending champions of the competition, having defeated Newcastle United 2-0 in February 2023.
However, both the previous winner and runner-up have been ousted and as such, a new name will be penned on the trophy this campaign.
Liverpool are 9-time winners of the competition, and they breezed past West Ham United in sublime fashion, a manner which gives their fans the hope that they can become triumphant at the end of the day.
Fulham and Middlesborough are the other teams that are still left in the competition, and it will be interesting to see how they fare in the coming round.
Particularly Middlesbrough, who are the only club outside the top-flight remaining in the competition.
They are tutored by Manchester United and English great Micheal Carrick and he will be aiming to galvanize the club to success in the competition.
EFL Cup semi-final draw
Middlesborough Vs Chelsea
Chelsea welcome Middlesborough to Stamford Bridge in the 2nd leg of the Carabao Cup, after visiting the Riverside Stadium for the 1st leg.
The Blues progressed into the semi-final following a 4-2 penalty victory over Newcastle United.
Mauricio Pochettino's side were in sight of a defeat before Mykhailo Mudryk scored in the 90+2 minute to draw them level.
Mikel Carrick's Boro had to defeat Port Vale in empathic fashion 3-0, courtesy of goals from Jonathan Howson, Morgan Rogers, and Matt Crooks.
Middlesborough are one-time champions of the EFL Cup, while Chelsea have won the tournament 5 times.
Liverpool Vs Fulham
Jurgen Klopp's side host Fulham at Anfield in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, before traveling to Craven Cottage to play Marco Silva's side.
The encounter should be riveting and intense, giving the players both teams have at their disposal.
Fulham have never won the competition in the past and they are looking to make history by winning this year's edition.
The Cottagers progressed into the semi-final following a 6-7 penalty win over Sean Dyche's Everton.
Everton and Fulham had both played out a 1-1 draw in regulation time before Marco Silva's side showed steel to win via the shoot-out.
The final of the 2023/24 EFL Cup has been slated for the 25th of February, 2023.