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Liverpool advanced to the FA Cup fourth round with a commanding 4-0 win over League Two side Accrington Stanley at Anfield.
Despite the scoreline, Accrington put up a strong fight, holding Liverpool scoreless for nearly 30 minutes.
The Independent stated the breakthrough came through a swift counterattack that allowed Diogo Jota to score with a simple tap-in.
Trent Alexander-Arnold doubled the lead just before halftime with a stunning long-range strike that soared past goalkeeper Billy Crellin into the top corner.
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Accrington showed resilience, with Josh Woods hitting the crossbar and Donald Love missing a close header.
However, Liverpool sealed the victory late in the game as substitutes Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa, who netted his first for the club, added to the tally.
Chelsea eased to a 5-0 victory over Morecambe in their FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge, showcasing their quality with a dominant second-half performance.
In a match reported by NBC Sports, after an early penalty miss by Christopher Nkunku, Chelsea took the lead when Tosin’s deflected effort found the net before halftime.
A triple substitution at the break saw Gusto, Cucurella, and Sancho come on, revitalizing the attack.
Nkunku redeemed himself with a composed finish, Tosin added a brilliant strike, and Joao Felix capped off the display with two goals in quick succession to complete the rout.
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