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Liverpool cruised into the fourth spherical of the FA Cup with a 4-0 victory over League Two facet Accrington Stanley.
Targets from Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns, and a debut strike for Federico Chiesa secured a cushty win for the Premier League leaders.
The sport noticed Accrington present a commendable willingness to press excessive and disrupt Liverpool’s build-up.
Nevertheless, the hosts rapidly settled into their rhythm. Early possibilities got here Liverpool’s method, together with an effort from Alexander-Arnold that was saved by Accrington goalkeeper Toby Crellin, adopted by a wayward rebound from Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool’s breakthrough arrived within the twenty ninth minute. A swift counterattack noticed Alexander-Arnold launch Nunez down the precise.
The Uruguayan’s low cross discovered Jota within the six-yard field, and the Portuguese ahead made no mistake, tapping the ball into the online to make it 1-0.
They doubled their lead simply earlier than half-time. Szoboszlai laid the ball off to Alexander-Arnold on the sting of the world, and the England worldwide produced a second of brilliance, smashing a spectacular strike into the highest nook.
Victory within the #EmiratesFACup third spherical 🙌 #LIVACC pic.twitter.com/hMHW5I6cgX
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 11, 2025
The second half noticed adjustments from each side, together with the introduction of Chiesa for Liverpool.
The Italian instantly injected power into the assault and got here near scoring early on, hitting the facet netting from a decent angle.
Accrington, to their credit score, confirmed resilience and had their finest spell shortly after half-time. Josh Woods rattled the crossbar with a strong strike, and Sean Whalley examined Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with a long-range effort.
Liverpool regained management and added a 3rd aim within the 76th minute. Jayden Danns, one other of the membership’s younger prospects, capitalised on a rebound after Chiesa’s preliminary effort was saved by Crellin.
Chiesa, who had been energetic all through his second-half look, capped off the efficiency within the ninetieth minute.
The 26-year-old ahead acquired a move from teenager Trey Nyoni, one other debutant, and fired a low shot in from the sting of the field.
Regardless of the scoreline, Accrington had moments to be happy with. Gamers like Whalley and Woods confirmed flashes of high quality, however the guests finally lacked the firepower to noticeably take a look at the Premier League leaders.
