Sat Jan 11 21:09:37 UTC 2025: ## Liverpool Cruise into FA Cup Fourth Round with Alexander-Arnold Masterclass
Liverpool secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round, thanks in part to a stunning strike from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Liverpool captain, deputizing for the absent Virgil van Dijk, showcased his talent with a long-range curler after Diogo Jota opened the scoring. Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa added further goals, the latter netting his first for the club. Manager Arne Slot, despite making eight changes to the starting lineup, was pleased with the performance, though he cautioned against reading too much into the win against lower-league opposition.
Elsewhere, Chelsea thrashed Morecambe 5-0, with Joao Felix and Tosin Adarabioyo each scoring twice. However, the biggest upset of the round saw Championship side Plymouth Argyle stun Premier League Brentford 1-0 with a late winner from Morgan Whittaker. Other notable results included Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 win over Luton, Brighton’s 4-0 victory over Norwich, Bournemouth’s 5-1 comeback win against West Brom, and Leicester’s 6-2 thrashing of QPR. Manchester City faces Salford City, owned by a group of former Manchester United stars, in a later fixture. Wolves also progressed, beating Bristol City 2-1.
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