Arne Slot had said he wanted his Liverpool team to be inspired by history ahead of the defence of their League Cup trophy.
This is a competition that the Reds have won a record 10 times and Slot said while there may be some 'muscle memory' from their previous achievements, that this was merely the start of a new journey.
It is one that is now in full swing after a Diogo Jota brace and strikes from Mohammed Salah and Cody Gakpo sealed victory over West Ham, who had taken the lead in the first half through a Jarrel Quansah own goal.