West Ham sink to defeat at Chesterfield
Pressure now on Pardew
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Tuesday, 24, Oct 2006 09:57
West Ham's run of successive defeats was extended to eight as they crashed out of the Carling Cup, losing 2-1 away at Chesterfield.
Marlon Harewood got the Hammers off to a flyer in their tie volleying home from the edge of the area with just three minutes gone.
But the Spireites brought back memories of the giant-slaying FA Cup run of 1997 and poured the pressure on opposing manager Alan Pardew with second-half goals from Colin Larkin and Caleb Folan.
Everton overcame Luton Town 4-0 courtesy of goals from Tim Cahill, James McFadden, Victor Anichebe and Keith Keane; who put the ball past Marlon Beresford as he attempted to cut out a cross.
The news of Dennis Wise's appointment as new manager at Elland Road failed to inspire his new charges to victory against fellow Championship strugglers Southend.
Steven Hammell's strike and Gary Hooper's brace put the visitors ahead, while Ian Moore pulled one back just before half-time as the Yorkshire side went down 3-1.
Watford progressed to the next round as they enjoyed a welcome escape from their Premiership woes with a 2-1 win over Hull with strikes from England under-21 international Ashley Young and Tamas Priskin.
Theo Walcott may have added to his handful of starts for Arsenal, but it was another youngster who grabbed the attention in the 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion.
23-year-old French striker Jeremie Aliadiere slotted home a penalty for the opener after 32 minutes before lashing home a free-kick nudged into his path by Walcott to wrap up the win.