Liverpool 4-0 Accrington: Player Ratings as Alexander-Arnold and Elliott run the show in a thumping win for the Reds | FA Cup 2024-25

Liverpool secured a thumping 4-0 win against Accrington Stanley at Anfield in Round 3 of the FA Cup on Saturday, January 11. The Reds now progress to Round 4, while the visitors bow out after having started the tournament in Round 1.

Arne Slot significantly rotated his XI for this match, giving starts to fringe players like Wataru Endo, Tyler Morton and Rio Ngumoha. This worked wonders as Liverpool made a dominant start to the game and kept the ball for 85% of the first period. Accrington were barely given a sniff of the ball in the first period as they attempted just one shot and failed to hit the target.

Meanwhile, Liverpool were on the mark and looked threatening from the get-go. They scored the first goal of the contest in the 29th minute courtesy of Diogo Jota, with Darwin Nunez providing the assist for the goal. The Reds continued pushing forward in search of more goals and doubled their lead before the break. Trent Alexander-Arnold converted from Dominik Szoboszlai's assist to make it 2-0.

Liverpool led Accrington Stanley 2-0 at the half-time interval.

Slot brought on Federico Chiesa during the interval, while Accrington manager John Doolan opted for two changes as well. Both managers made multiple changes at the start of the second half as the visitors showed some spirit and held their own for about 30 minutes. However, Liverpool were through again after that period, as Jayden Danns tripled their lead in the 76th minute.

Two more substitutes got in on the scoring act late in the game to secure an emphatic result for Liverpool. Trey Nyoni set up Federico Chiesa for a good goal in the 90th minute to add extra sheen to an already dominant scoreline. Despite nearly 30% possession and seven shots, Accrington failed to hit the target as they succumbed to a 4-0 defeat and crashed out.

On that note, let's take a look at the Reds' player ratings.

Liverpool Player Ratings

Caiomhin Kelleher - 7/10

Kelleher had to make just one save between the sticks for Liverpool as he kept a simple clean sheet.

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8.5/10

Alexander-Arnold had a great game as he scored a thumping goal from outside the box at the end of the first half. He also won all three duels, making three tackles and two blocks. He also played three key passes.

Jarell Quansah - 7.5/10

Quansah was solid in defence as he won six duels, making two clearances and one interception. He also played one key pass.

Wataru Endo - 7/10

Endo played out of position but still distributed the ball with relative ease and saw through an error-free 79 minutes for his team before being replaced.

Konstantinos Tsimikas - 8/10

Tsimikas won eight duels in defence, making three clearances and five tackles. He also played four key passes and three accurate crosses going forward.

Diogo Jota - 7.5/10

Jota scored a good goal to open the scoring for Liverpool in the first half. He also played two key passes and won two duels.

Tyler Morton - 7/10

Morton won four of five duels, making one clearance and one interception. He also played one key pass and attempted two shots off target.

Dominik Szoboszlai - 7.5/10

Szoboszlai had a good game in midfield for the Reds as he passed the ball with 95% accuracy, including two key passes. He won all four of his duels and also made one clearance.

Harvey Elliott - 8/10

Elliott put in a strong performance for the Reds on the right flank. He played two key passes, eight long balls, and also won five of six duels.

Darwin Nunez - 6.5/10

Nunez attempted five shots with just one of those on target. He also played two key passes, including one assist for Jota's goal. Nunez also won three duels.

Rio Ngumoha - 6.5/10

Ngumoha had an average performance as he got up to speed with first-team action and played for 72 minutes before being subbed off.

Substitutes

Federico Chiesa - 7/10

Chiesa came on at the half-time break and scored a lovely goal from distance to make it 4-0 to Liverpool late in the match.

Conor Bradley - 6.5/10

Bradley won one of five duels and was dispossessed six times in a subpar outing.

James McConnell - 6/10

McConnell replaced Morton but failed to make an impact.

Jayden Danns - 7.5/10

Danns replaced Ngumoha and managed to score a lovely goal to make it 3-0.

Trey Nyoni - 7/10

Nyoni put in a decent cameo late in the game and even bagged an assist.

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