Alexander-Arnold Leads Liverpool Cruise Into FA Cup 4th Round

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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s stunning strike lit up Liverpool’s 4-0 win over League Two Accrington Stanley to cruise into the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.

In a much-changed side named by Arne Slot and in the wake of criticism for his performance in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United last weekend, the England international was named captain in his absence.

After only his second defeat in charge of the Reds against Tottenham on Wednesday, Slot made eight changes.

The Dutchman had warned the Premier League leaders that Anfield would be Accrington’s “Champions League final” if they traveled there.

Stanley struggled for nearly half an hour after being a mammoth 86 league positions in the 92-team English league system.

Diogo Jota had Darwin Nunez’s low cross to tap in from, opening the floodgates, leaving him with a straightforward task.

Alexander-Arnold then took the lead with a lavish strike into the top corner from outside the box.

On January 11, 2025, during Liverpool’s third-round English football match between Liverpool and Accrington Stanley at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England, English defender #66 Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring the team’s second goal. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) /&nbsp,

In the third 14 minutes, Jayden Danns scored the most of his only other appearance of the season.

Federico Chiesa’s Liverpool career has so far been a failure due to injury issues.

However, the Italian made the most of some exceptional game time to score his first goal for the club with a long-range strike off the far post.

“It was surreal”, said Accrington forward and Liverpool fan Josh Woods.

They are “world-class players,” according to the statement “hard to stop on the counter.”

Former Utd greats face Man City in front.

Later, Manchester City and Salford City, both of whom are owned by former Manchester United greats, square off against fourth-tier opposition.

Since their involvement with Salford first started in 2014, investments from David Beckham, Gary and Phil Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, and Nicky Butt have helped them rise through the non-league ranks.

In a new David vs. Goliath game between Chelsea and League Two Morecambe.

With the 2-1 victory over Lincoln from NFL legend Tom Brady’s Birmingham, another famous co-owner in English football is already in the fourth round.

With early goals from Rayan At-Nouri and Rodrigo Gomes sealing a 2-1 victory for Wolves under new manager Vitor Pereira, the team continued their strong start.