Liverpool eased past League Two Accrington Stanley as Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first-half goals and strikes from Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa after the break secured a 4-0 win in Saturday’s FA Cup third-round clash.
While it was a short trip south to Liverpool for Accrington, the gulf in quality between the teams was evident from the start, with the Reds dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
Liverpool’s victory was never in doubt, but the scoreline could have been even more convincing had they not been guilty of profligacy in front of goal at times, with several chances going begging.
Despite the one-sided nature of the contest, Accrington Stanley can take heart from their display, which showed glimpses of the spirit and determination that has characterized their League Two campaign so far.
For Liverpool, the win marked a welcome return to form after a mixed run of results in recent weeks, and they will now look to build on this momentum as they seek to make a deep run in the FA Cup.
The Reds will face sterner tests in the competition, but for now, they can bask in the glory of a comprehensive victory that showcased their superiority over lower-league opposition.
With the likes of Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold in fine form, Liverpool will be confident of overcoming any obstacles in their path, and their fans will be eagerly anticipating their next FA Cup outing.
In the end, it was a routine victory for Liverpool, but one that will have done their confidence a world of good, and they will now look to carry this momentum into their upcoming league fixtures.
As for Accrington Stanley, they can take pride in their bravery and resilience, even if the result was not the one they had hoped for, and they will now refocus on their League Two campaign.