Liverpool vs West Ham Player Ratings: Curtis Jones Shines Brightly

Liverpool dominated West Ham in a 5-1 Carabao Cup win, with Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai leading the charge.

Liverpool's dominant 5-1 victory over West Ham at Anfield has propelled them into the Carabao Cup semi-finals and one step closer to another Wembley appearance. Dominik Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones scored to give Liverpool a comfortable lead before Cody Gakpo extended it. Although Jarrod Bowen managed to pull one back for West Ham, Liverpool sealed the win with late goals from Mohamed Salah and Jones.

Player ratings for both teams were provided by Mail Sport's LEWIS STEELE. Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher was barely tested in goal, while Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah impressed in defense. Virgil Van Dijk, Kostas Tsimikas, and Wataru Endo also put in solid performances. Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunning goal and Curtis Jones was named man of the match for his brace. Harvey Elliott, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez also contributed to the win.

West Ham's Alphonse Areola, Vladimir Coufal, and Angelo Ogbonna struggled to contain Liverpool's attack. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Tomas Soucek had a night to forget, while Jarrod Bowen was the only West Ham player who posed a threat going forward.

Jurgen Klopp's side will now face Fulham in the two-legged semi-final in the new year. Klopp found a perfect balance between rest and rhythm for his star players, and will be pleased with the outcome of the match.

Overall, it was a dominant performance by Liverpool and a disappointing evening for West Ham. The result has raised questions about the performance of West Ham manager David Moyes and the team's approach to the game. The podcast "It's All Kicking Off" from Mail Sport offers a different take on Premier League football and is available on various platforms. The referee, Tim Robinson, handled the game well, allowing the play to flow and making minimal calls.