• Liverpool advances to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-0 victory against Accrington Stanley.
• Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored in the first half, with Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa adding to the tally after the break.
• Accrington showed resilience, with notable moments but ultimately faltered against the Premier League leaders.
• Chiesa's late goal marked his first with Liverpool and capped a strong performance from the home side.

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Liverpool showcased their dominance in the FA Cup with a convincing 4-0 win against League Two side Accrington Stanley at Anfield. The match featured early goals from Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold, followed by contributions from Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa to seal the victory and progress to the next round. (Reuters)

Despite a valiant effort from Accrington, the disparity in quality was too significant, as the spirited visitors struggled against the Premier League leaders. Jota opened the scoring with a simple tap-in after a swift counterattack, while Alexander-Arnold doubled the lead with a spectacular long-range strike just before halftime, demonstrating Liverpool's attacking prowess. The young winger, Rio Ngumoha, became the youngest player to start a competitive match for Liverpool at just 16 years old. His promising performance was a highlight for Liverpool fans to cherish. (The Guardian)

During the second half, Accrington began to find their footing and nearly closed the gap, with midfielder Josh Woods rattling the crossbar from long range and captain Shaun Whalley nearly scoring from a header. However, Liverpool's pressure paid off in the 76th minute when Danns, who replaced Ngumoha, capitalized on a rebound to score, further cementing the home side's advantage. The evening was capped with Chiesa finding the net in injury time, marking the Italian's first goal for Liverpool and demonstrating his ability to perform in crucial moments.

Liverpool's commanding presence on the pitch reinforced their status as one of the top teams, blending youth and experience seamlessly. Coach Arne Slot commended Accrington's efforts but acknowledged the significant difference in quality that ultimately defined the match. With this result, Liverpool now shifts their focus to their upcoming Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.