West Ham roar back to beat Spurs, Chelsea sink Everton

Premier League strugglers West Ham United came back from two goals down to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 at Wembley Stadium to move into the League Cup quarter-finals in exhilarating style on Wednesday. Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth's first game on the bench ended in a 2-1 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Spurs looked comfortably in charge against West Ham after Moussa Sissoko put them ahead in the sixth minute with a side-foot finish after being set up by South Korean winger Son Heung-min.

FT: Tottenham 2-3 West Ham

What a win for the Hammers! They come from 2-0 down to reach the quarter-finals.#WHU https://t.co/sDSyOtVz4d pic.twitter.com/iL5f5aRw2R

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 25, 2017

Slaven Bilic's side fell 2-0 behind in the 37th minute when Son set up Dele Alli whose shot deflected in off Hammers' defender Declan Rice. Tottenham, who rested top scorer Harry Kane, were strolling towards the last eight until Andre Ayew brought West Ham back into the game in the 55th minute with a tap-in after Edimilson Fernandes's strike was pushed out by keeper Michel Vorm.

Our last meeting with West Ham at home:

⏱️ 89: Spurs 1-2 West Ham
▶️ Over to you, @HKane #COYS pic.twitter.com/Camdl9Jn0w

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 25, 2017

Five minutes later Ayew equalised, slotting home after Andy Carroll had headed into the path of Manuel Lanzini. The comeback was complete in the 70th minute when defender Angelo Ogbonna met a Lanzini corner at the near post with a glancing header.

West Ham staged a remarkable comeback to beat London rivals Tottenham at Wembley.

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"We deserved it and of course we are delighted and it is a big boost for us," said Bilic whose future has been the subject of speculation. Antonio Rudiger's 26th-minute header and a late strike from Willian secured Chelsea's progress into the last eight. Everton, playing their first game since the sacking of Ronald Koeman, delivered an improved performance but it was not enough to stop the London club.

Full-time: Chelsea 2-1 Everton.

Job done! The Blues are through to the @Carabao_Cup quarter-finals! #CHEEVE pic.twitter.com/Jg5wLmUk7V

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 25, 2017

From a short corner, Charly Musonda swung in a deep cross and Rudiger rose well to power a header past Everton keeper Jordan Pickford. Both teams made several changes from the line-ups that featured in the Premier League last weekend and while Everton enjoyed good pressure in the second half they were unable to find a way through.

We played well tonight, keep it up lads!! ??
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— Davide Zappacosta (@DZappacosta) October 25, 2017

A low shot from Willian which flew in off the post in stoppage-time doubled the advantage for Antonio Conte's team, although Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin swiftly responded with a good finish to give the Merseyside club a consolation. The quarter-final draw takes place on Thursday with holders Manchester United, Premier League leaders Manchester City, Arsenal, Bournemouth, Leicester City and Championship side Bristol City also in the hat.

FT! Chelsea beat Everton 2-1 and are through to last-eight. Reaction here: https://t.co/QYbNGN1GeP pic.twitter.com/PDr1cMclBf

— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 25, 2017