With the help of two goals from Diego Jota and Cody Gakpo, Liverpool defeated West Ham United 5–1 in the League Cup football match. In another match in the fourth round, Arsenal defeated third-tier side Bolton Wanderers 5–1. In the match played at Anfield, Jerel Kenshaw opened West Ham's account by scoring a suicide goal.
In the last five minutes of the match, Jota scored in the 25th and 49th, Mohamed Salah in the 74th and Gakpo scored in the 90th and 90 plus three (93rd minute). Declan scored for Arsenal in the 16th minute. After this, Ethan Waneri scored in the 37th and 49th minutes, Raheem Sterling in the 64th minute and Kai Havertz scored in the 77th minute. Aaron Collins scored the only goal for Bolton in the 53rd minute. 17-year-old Ethan Waneri started his career by scoring his first goal for the club. Earlier, Chelsea recorded a 5-0 win over Barrow FC in a one-sided encounter. Aston Villa beat Wycombe 2–1 and Manchester City beat Watford 2–1.