The Reds produced a scintillating performance on Wednesday night, coming from behind to make it into the last 16, where they will travel to Brighton.
Jarell Quansah‘s own goal was cancelled out by Diogo Jota‘s header, before the Portuguese finished well to put Liverpool 2-1 up.
Mohamed Salah added another and Cody Gakpo bagged a late double, as the Arne Slot revolution continues to find new gears.
“Liverpool turned a deficit into a 3-1 win against AC Milan last week.
“Their powers of recovery were apparent again as Mohamed Salah, with one, and Cody Gakpo, with the second brace of the night, ensured history repeated itself. Last season, West Ham lost 5-1 at Anfield in the Carabao Cup.
“Slot has emulated Klopp in one respect and as the German went on to win the competition last year, he may hope for a repeat. Comparisons with the German are unavoidable, but some are enviable
“Liverpool were comeback kings last season; across two midweeks, they have shown they have not lost the habit after all.”