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Chiesa and Alexander-Arnold Lead Liverpool to 4-0 FA Cup Third-Round Win

Jan 11, 2025, 01:49 PM

Liverpool advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory over League Two side Accrington Stanley at Anfield in the third round. Under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool took the lead in the 29th minute when Diogo Jota tapped in a cross from Darwin Núñez after a swift counter-attack. Captain Trent Alexander-Arnold extended the lead just before halftime with a stunning long-range strike. In the second half, 18-year-old Jayden Danns increased the margin in the 76th minute, scoring on the rebound after substitute Federico Chiesa's shot was saved. Chiesa, an Italian forward, sealed the win in the 90th minute with his first goal for Liverpool since joining the club over four months ago, firing a shot from outside the area into the bottom corner. Promising performances from young players included 16-year-old debutant Ngumoha and midfielder Morton. The victory sees Liverpool, currently Premier League leaders, comfortably progress in the competition.