Liverpool easily advanced to the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday after defeating League Two Accrington Stanley 4-0 thanks to a spectacular goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

After receiving criticism for his performance in last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United, the England international was chosen captain in lieu of Virgil van Dijk in a drastically altered squad selected by Arne Slot and led by example.

Following only his second loss as manager of the Reds in Wednesday’s League Cup semi-final first leg against Tottenham, Slot made eight changes.

The Premier League leaders were forewarned by the Dutchman that Accrington’s trip to Anfield would be their “Champions League final.”

To open the floodgates, Diogo Jota was given the simple job of tapping in Darwin Nunez’s low cross. Then, from outside the box, Alexander-Arnold hammered into the top corner to increase the advantage. Jayden Danns fired 14 minutes from time, making the most of his season’s second appearance.