Sat Jan 11 19:02:47 UTC 2025: **Liverpool Cruise to 4-0 FA Cup Victory Over Accrington Stanley**

LIVERPOOL, England (Jan 11, 2025) – Liverpool eased into the next round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 4-0 victory over League Two side Accrington Stanley at Anfield on Saturday. Goals from Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns, and Federico Chiesa secured the win for the Premier League leaders.

Jota opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark, tapping in a cross from Darwin Nunez after a swift counter-attack. Alexander-Arnold doubled the lead shortly before halftime with a stunning long-range strike into the top corner.

Teenage substitute Danns, making his mark in the FA Cup once again, added a third goal in the 76th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after Chiesa’s shot was saved. Chiesa then sealed the victory with his first goal for Liverpool in the 90th minute, firing into the bottom corner.

Despite some early missed chances by Nunez, Liverpool controlled the match, while Accrington struggled to create opportunities. Josh Woods’ shot that hit the crossbar in the second half was the closest Accrington came to scoring.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Accrington’s efforts, acknowledging the difference in quality between the two teams. The win sets up Liverpool for their next match against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

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