Curtis Jones' double and strikes from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah eased Liverpool into a record 19th League Cup semi-final with a 5-1 win over West Ham.
West Ham boss David Moyes continues to praise Mohammed Kudus for his impact at the Premier League club.
Tomas Soucek has called for his West Ham team-mates to be disciplined if they are to make the most of a packed festive schedule.
Ange Postecoglou told Tottenham to not feel sorry for themselves after they suffered a fourth defeat in five matches with a 2-1 home loss to West Ham.
West Ham forward Michail Antonio has backed Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to take over at Manchester City when Pep Guardiola leaves.
West Ham continued their continental cruise as headers from Lucas Paqueta and Nayef Aguerd secured a 2-1 win at Freiburg.