Liverpool 4 Accrington Stanley 0: Alexander-Arnold puts Man Utd nightmare behind him with rocket in simple FA Cup win
Share:
Sponsored by. TRENT Alexander-Arnold milked Anfield’s applause after scoring the brilliant second goal that all but decided this tie. Accrington Stanley showed exactly who they were for almost half an hour before Diogo Jota put Liverpool ahead from a lightning break.
![[Liverpool players celebrating a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-image-used-editorial-purposes-963021378.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But the League Two side paid the price for dropping their levels for a few minutes when Alexander-Arnold curled in a superb shot just before half time. Only six days before, the England star had been the target of abuse from some home fans after a poor performance in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United followed more speculation about him moving to Real Madrid.
![[Soccer goal during a game.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/scores-sides-first-goal-game-963019779.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But TAA received a decent ovation as he left the pitch just before the hour. What he saw from the bench was not very comfortable, as his side allowed Stanley back into the game. Josh Burns hit the bar and defender Don Love missed a great chance to pull one back.
![[Diogo Jota scoring a goal during a soccer match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-liverpools-diogo-jota-scores-963017581.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But Liverpool substitute Jayden Danns ended any debate with the third goal, then Federico Chiesa’s first strike for the club put the bookend on Accrington’s fairytale. It was also an historic day for the Reds’ Rio Ngumoha, who became the youngest player ever to start a game for the club, at the age of 16 years and 135 days.
![[Liverpool's Jayden Danns celebrating a goal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/liverpools-jayden-danns-celebrates-scoring-963027454.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The left winger looked impressive from the start, but Accrington held their own for some time, although Liverpool should have taken the lead in the 12th minute. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS. Dominik Szoboszlai dummied Kostas Tsimikas’ cross and Alexander-Arnold should probably have put his shot beyond the reach of Billy Crellin, the Accrington goalkeeper on loan from Everton.
![[Federico Chiesa of Liverpool battles for possession during a soccer match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/federico-chiesa-liverpool-battles-possession-963022836.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
