West Ham United bundled out lacklustre Arsenal from the English Football League Cup on Wednesday evening.
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The Hammers were 3-1 winners at the London Stadium to end the Gunners’ hope of winning the trophy.
Although Arsenal saw most of the ball, it was West Ham who threatened to score.
Ben White put the ball in the back of his own net from a Jarod Bowen corner in the 16th minute. Aaron Ramsdale, playing his first match for Mikel Arteta’s men since September, protested as his shirt was pulled by Tomas Soucek. His appeal was waved off, and the goal was allowed to stand.
The Gunners continued to be ineffective in attack as the first half ended with West Ham in front.
West Ham doubled their lead five minutes into the second half through Ghanaian winger Mohammed Kudus. Nayef Aguerd brilliantly switched play from left to right, allowing Kudus to bring the ball and drive his shot between Gabriel Magalhaes’ legs and past Ramsdale.
Bowen added the third in the 60th minute with the game looking out of grasp for Arsenal.
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Arteta responded by throwing on Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Martin Odegaard. However, they could only get a consolation goal through Odegaard in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Other results
Chelsea vs Blackburn Rovers
Chelsea brushed their guests aside 2-0 to progress in the EFL Cup.
Benoit Badashile put the Blues ahead in the 30th minute before Raheem Sterling eased the pressure on manager Mauricio Pochettino, converting Cole Palmer’s assist in the 59th minute.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Bournemouth carried their poor league form into the league cup, losing 2-1 to Liverpool at the Vitality Stadium.
Cody Gakpo scored Liverpool’s first goal in the 31st minute before Justin Kluivert levelled for the Cherries in the 64th minute.
Darwin Nunez ensured Liverpool progressed after scoring their second in the 70th minute.
Everton vs Burnley
Everton eliminated Burnley, winning 3-0 at Goodison Park.
James Tarkowski scored the opener in the 13th minute before Amadou Onana doubled their lead in the 53rd minute.
Ashley Young put the icing on the cake in the second minute of stoppage time.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Fulham moved into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2004-05 with a convincing win at Championship high-flyers Ipswich Town.
Harry Wilson put Fulham ahead in the ninth minute when he collected Bobby de Cordova-Reid’s pass and took it around advancing goalkeeper Christian Walton.
The visitors hit the woodwork twice before they made it 2-0 as Wilson’s low cross was finished by Rodrigo Muniz.
Tom Cairney added a third, but Elkan Baggott headed in a late consolation.
The draw for the quarter-finals takes place later on Wednesday.
