Liverpool, one of the competition's most successful teams, have proven to be a tough opponent for the Hammers, particularly when playing on their home turf.
This season, West Ham were once again eliminated by the Merseyside giants in the Carabao Cup, extending their winless streak at Anfield.
In their most recent encounter, West Ham fell short despite showing promise early in the match.
Liverpool, as defending champions of the Carabao Cup, have always treated the competition seriously, and their squad depth allows them to field competitive lineups even in the early stages.
For West Ham, though, the trip to Anfield has repeatedly served as a reminder of the gap between the two sides, especially in knockout competitions like the Carabao Cup.
Over the years, West Ham have made numerous attempts to overturn their poor fortunes at Anfield, but the Reds' strong home record and winning mentality have often been insurmountable obstacles.
David Moyes' side entered the match with high hopes, especially given their decent Premier League form, but once again, they were unable to match Liverpool’s intensity and quality for the full 90 minutes.
West Ham fans will be eager to see their team break the Anfield curse in future visits, but for now, Liverpool continue to have the upper hand in these Carabao Cup meetings.
The defeat at Anfield means West Ham's quest for domestic cup silverware will have to wait, and the Hammers will need to regroup and focus on their league campaign as well as other competitions
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