Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has fired Wolves to a 3-2 League Cup win over West Ham United, while Premier League Leeds and Sunderland crashed out on penalties to lower league opposition.
Strand Larsen scored two blistering finishes in three minutes to turn the tie around at Molineux, heaping more pressure on West Ham boss Graham Potter.
The Norwegian was introduced 17 minutes from time and scored in the 82nd and 84th minutes.
Leeds missed all three penalties after a 1-1 draw, allowing Sheffield Wednesday to celebrate at Hillsborough.
The home fans were encouraged not to attend by the club’s Supporters’ Trust in a protest against club owner Dejphon Chansiri.
Sunderland were also embarrassed by League One Huddersfield on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw
Brentford won 2-0 thanks to goals from Fabio Carvalho and Igor Thiago.
Burnley needed a stoppage-time winner from Oliver Sonne to beat second-tier Derby 2-1.
West Ham remain without a win this season, having conceded eight goals in their opening two Premier League games.
Leeds have spent nearly £100 million on new players after returning to the Premier League.
