Liverpool eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup after brushing aside League Two outfit Accrington Stanley 4-0 at Anfield on Saturday.
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Match Report
Making just his fifth appearance since joining the Reds from Juventus, Federico Chiesa concluded the scoring on a comfortable afternoon for Arne Slot's much-changed side.
Liverpool broke the deadlock in the sixth minute with a sweeping counter-attack as Darwin Nunez, who had missed two earlier chances, squared the ball for Diogo Jota to finish.
After concerns about his defensive displays, Trent Alexander-Arnold showed his class in attack, crashing an effort in off the post to double the hosts' lead on the stroke of half-time.
But shortly after the restart, Accrington twice went close to giving their supporters something to celebrate, with Josh Woods striking the crossbar and Donald Love heading wide.
Liverpool, however, made sure of their progression when substitute Jayden Danns tucked the ball home after Billy Crellin's save from Chiesa fell kindly into his path.
Having threatened since coming on to the pitch, Chiesa got the goal his display merited in the closing stages, firing into the net from the edge of the area.
Data Debrief: Reds respond in style
Liverpool have endured a little bit of a wobble to start 2025 with a draw to Manchester United and defeat to Tottenham in the EFL Cup, but this was a good result for Slot's side.
Albeit against League Two opposition, the Reds went astutely about their business, registering an expected goals (xG) total of 2.93 from their 22 efforts, while also enjoying 78.7% possession.
Alexander-Arnold's goal proved decisive in the contest, with the timing of his excellent effort giving Accrington a mountain to climb in the contest.
Of the players to have scored five more goals for Liverpool in all competitions in the Premier League era (since 1992-93), Alexander-Arnold has scored the highest share from outside the box (76% - 16 out of 21).
Line-ups
Liverpool XI: W. Endo, Tsimikas, Jota, Kelleher, Alexander-Arnold, Szoboszlai, Darwin Núñez, Elliott, Jarell Quansah, Tyler Morton, Rio Ngumoha
Subs: Robertson, Chiesa, Mac Allister, Luis Díaz, Vitezslav Jaros, Conor Bradley, James McConnell, Trey Nyoni, Jayden Danns
Accrington Stanley XI: Shaun Whalley, Farrend Rawson, Ashley Hunter, Donald Love, Tyler Walton, Billy Crellin, Ben Woods, Nelson Khumbeni, Dan Martin, Zach Awe, Josh Woods
Subs: Seamus Conneely, Michael Kelly, Kelsey Mooney, Liam Coyle, Jimmy Knowles, Sonny Aljofree, Jake Batty, Alex Henderson, Connor O'Brien
BrandesReebock
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First of many⚽ Hope to see Chiesa play the next game
opetshi45
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congratulations to chiesa for the first goal
Kristofa1
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Let's us gather here for likes for those that are happy for Chiesa first goal for Liverpool
cj1
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Chiesa is real baller, 💯💯 if he is off injury he's such a demm bargain. He's ball touches are everything 💯✅
jasterte10
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always remember that Liverpool is the best football club in the world at the moment
Rakacilrsu
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So happy for Chiesa
muhidin4
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HISTORY REWRITTEN AGAIN
RealManSupport1
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wow Very Nice goal Chiesa
ibrahimfolarin
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We need to protect nguhoma at all cost the kid was wonderful ❤️❤️
Benjaminjob
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bamadiloty
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Wataru must get more game time, he was so solid at the back and Danns also needs more game time
SGTSingam
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when Football gives you entertainment, Liverpool is all about scoring goals 😀
Lawdemor
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Liverpool win 4_0
wuyclmnpz
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Nice play Chiesa...Keep it on... YNWA
EmeraldJ
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Chiesa's first goal for Liverpool. Congratulations
laqracka_
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Good game 😀, Chiesa made my day
feeanptyz
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yes Chiesa finally got to score
Huyadeiory
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A clean sheet again for Caoimhin Kelleher. This young man is doing an amazing job. He doesn't get enough credit. He is currently doing a much better job than our current number one.
bazcekouy
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cheisa first goal 🏆
limengoeng
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Liverpool plays like a preseason game.
cizcdekmsu
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First goal in Liverpool cheisa
Davidlegend
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our academy
Ramabikosu
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nice one