The Premier League side are now in a strong position to reach a first European final since 1976 as they head to the AZ Stadium in Alkmaar for the return next Thursday.
Browsing: Michail Antonio
Manager David Moyes had admitted before the match he would like more goals from Michail Antonio and Soucek.
The all-London affair was confirmed after Tottenham Hotspur edged out West Ham 2-1 in their quarter-final match.
Moyes spent 11 years in charge of the Merseyside club from 2002 to 2013 and is still regarded fondly by Everton fans.
The 29-year-old produced a string of stellar performances for the Reds last month, chalking up goals in every one of Liverpool’s September Premier League fixtures against Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Brentford.
David Moyes’s men enter the contest on the back of a 2-0 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna, while the Bees held Liverpool to a memorable 3-3 draw on home soil.
Leeds led at the break through Raphinha, but were punished again for failing to take their chances and after Junior Firpo’s second-half own goal, Antonio fired the Hammers’ last-minute winner.
David Moyes’ side took the lead through Pablo Fornals’ first half goal at the London Stadium.
Calvert-Lewin’s first-half strike was enough to secure three points for the Toffees and keep them in the hunt for Europe.
Ruben Dias and John Stones – whose defensive partnership has formed the bedrock of City’s record breaking run – were both on target either side of Michail Antonio’s strike at the Etihad.
Jose Mourinho’s side slumped to a fifth defeat in their last six league games as they paid the price for a sloppy defensive display at the London Stadium.
Manchester City were abject in the first half despite dominating possession, and in-form West Ham deservedly took the lead through Michail Antonio’s acrobatic volley in the 18th minute.
The hosts took the lead against the run of play in the 18th minute with Michail Antonio hooking a brilliant finish over his head to stun City.
The visiting Hammers produced a fine performance capped with goals from Michail Antonio, Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen.
After thrashing Manchester City 5-2 last weekend, second-placed Leicester were brought back down to earth as their three-game winning run came to an end at the King Power Stadium
The 30-year-old played a crucial role in West Ham’s survival, firing eight goals in just seven games to steer David Moyes’ men away from the relegation zone.
The Hammers took the lead on the stroke of halftime through a Michail Antonio penalty before a fine Mason Greenwood strike in the 51st minute brought Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side level.
All their goals came before halftime of the match expected to be a nervy contest between the sides perched immediately above the drop zone
The result saw Daniel Farke’s side became the first team to lose their top-flight status this season and gave the Hammers’ own survival chances and enormous boost
The result robbed the visitors of the chance to put some more daylight between themselves and the relegation zone, having lost their previous seven away league games.