Liverpool F.C. defeated West Ham 51 to secure their place in the League Cup semifinal against Fulham. Curtis Jones scored two goals, while Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah also scored. Despite missing key players, Liverpool dominated the game, leaving West Ham unable to score. Liverpool’s exceptional performance was described by their coach, Jurgen Klopp, as “exceptionally good” and full of “joyful football.”
Chelsea Football Club showcased extraordinary resilience and vigour, securing their place in the League Cup semifinals with a remarkable show of tenacity and resolve. Despite suffering from three setbacks in their last five matches, Chelsea made an impressive comeback, notching up a quarterfinal 42 victory on penalties following a 11 draw at Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Newcastle suffered a bitter defeat, Fulham secured their first semifinal entry since 2002, and Middlesbrough effortlessly defeated Port Vale, making it to the semifinals for the first time since their trophywinning spree in 2004.