Liverpool’s pursuit of an extraordinary quadruple remains alive following their 4-0 triumph over Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup on Saturday.
The team, currently leading both the Premier League and the Champions League, has also reached the semifinals of the English League Cup.
Accrington, a team from the fourth division, was not expected to halt Arne Slot’s side from progressing to the fourth round.
Goals were scored by Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns, and Federico Chiesa at Anfield, highlighting Liverpool’s dominance in the match.
Additionally, 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha made his debut, becoming the second youngest player in Liverpool’s history.
The third round of the FA Cup is a highly awaited event in English football, as Premier League teams enter the competition.
However, Brentford faced a surprising defeat, losing 1-0 on home soil to Plymouth, who currently sits at the bottom of the second division.
Conversely, teams such as Chelsea, Brighton, Bournemouth, and Leicester cruised past lower league opponents without any troubles, with Nottingham Forest also advancing to the next round with ease.
In impressive performances, Chelsea defeated fourth-division Morecambe 5-0 at Stamford Bridge.
Tosin Adarabioyo and Joao Felix each contributed two goals, solidifying Chelsea’s status as an eight-time FA Cup champion.
Leicester, although struggling with relegation, achieved a remarkable 6-2 win against Queens Park Rangers of the second tier, marking only their second victory under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who found success for the first time since his appointment last December.
James Justin netted a brace, while Jamie Vardy converted a penalty in the second half.
Brighton’s Georginio Rutter also shined, scoring twice in a 4-0 victory against Norwich.
In a significant development, Norwich’s American striker Josh Sargent made a cameo appearance as a substitute late in the match after recovering from surgery that had kept him out since October 27.
Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara scored two goals to help Bournemouth secure a 5-1 win against West Brom.
Nottingham Forest, currently sitting third in the Premier League, continued their impressive streak with a 2-0 victory over Luton, marking their seventh consecutive win.
Ryan Yates and Ramon Sosa were the goal scorers for Forest.
Wolverhampton also secured advancement, winning 1-0 against Bristol City from the second division.
An unexpected turn came when Plymouth, who are in peril of relegation and parted ways with manager Wayne Rooney last month, pulled off a major upset against Brentford with a late goal.
Morgan Whittaker’s strike in the 82nd minute broke Plymouth’s 11-game winless streak, showcasing the magic of the FA Cup.
In another noteworthy outcome, former Manchester United prospect Demetri Mitchell’s two goals led third-division Exeter to a 3-1 victory over second-division Oxford.
