Liverpool vs West Ham – Carabao Cup: Live score, team news and updates as Arne Slot’s side begin their defence against Premier League opposition plus Arsenal vs Bolton

I bet that feels good to read, right, Liverpool fans?

The Reds and the League Cup just always seem to gravitate towards each other, like a couple that just can’t let go.

Liverpool have won this competition more than any other team in English football, reigning supreme on a total of 10 occasions.

The last one of those came only seven months ago in a packed Wembley, as Jurgen Klopp won his final trophy as Liverpool boss.

In one of the most action-packed finals in recent memory, it seemed Liverpool and Chelsea were heading for penalties.

Up step captain Virgil…

The Dutchman came up trumps in the 119th minute to ensure Klopp’s kids returned back to the north west with the cup.

But that’s in the past now. If they want that feeling again, they will have to start by beating West Ham tonight.

That is not a straightforward task…