Liverpool player ratings vs Accrington Stanley: Hands off, Real Madrid! Trent Alexander-Arnold rockets Reds into FA Cup fourth round as dire Darwin Nunez gets swallowed up by League Two defenders

Caoimhin Kelleher (6/10):

Had a nervy moment when Accrington hit the crossbar but he couldn't have had a quieter day otherwise.

Trent Alexander-Arnold (9/10):

Forced a good early save and netted a superb goal on the stroke of half-time, arrowing the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box. Subbed in the second half after an excellent performance as Liverpool's quarterback. They can't afford to lose him, surely?

Jarell Quansah (7/10):

Elegant on the ball and strong without it, Quansah has taken a few notes from Virgil van Dijk. Looked somewhat uncertain when Accrington ran straight at him but that was a rarity. A fine display.

Wataru Endo (6/10):

Looked uncertain under a couple of high balls but a strong display overall. Replaced by Trey Nyoni.

Kostas Tsimikas (7/10):

Played most of the game in Accrington's half, clipping balls into the box from deep. Not really tested defensively.

Tyler Morton (6/10):

Busy in midfield, even if he did lack a bit of quality. Did plenty of running regardless, in an industrious performance.

Dominik Szoboszlai (7/10):

Lovely pass to kick-start the move that led to Jota's goal. Nobody got near him in midfield before he was substituted at half-time.

Harvey Elliott (6/10):

Shook off a nasty-looking knock in the second half. Always willing to dribble at Stanley but couldn't turn it into anything tangible.

Diogo Jota (7/10):

Tapped in Liverpool's first. Always showing for the ball, and made himself a typical nuisance throughout.

Darwin Nunez (3/10):

Rampaged down the flank before finding Jota to make it 1-0 but struggled continuously. He missed two glaring opportunities and looked overawed against a physical Accrington backline. Given that he is a Premier League striker, this was embarrassing at times.

Rio Ngumoha (7/10):

Became Liverpool's youngest-ever starter and was desperate to show his worth. Some lovely touches and flicks and was subbed in the second half to a standing ovation. Replaced by Jayden Danns.

Federico Chiesa (7/10):

On for Szoboszlai at half-time. Got on the ball regularly and scored a belter from range to make it 4-0, after hitting the post. A lively, energetic display.

Conor Bradley (6/10):

Came on for Alexander-Arnold as the right-back was given a rest.

James McConnell (6/10):

Replaced Morton. Slotted well into midfield.

Jayden Danns (7/10):

On for the sparkling Ngumoha. Scored within two minutes, finishing powerfully in front of the Kop.

Trent Nyoni (N/A):

Came on late.

Arne Slot (7/10):

Able to make a number of changes, which included giving a professional debut to Ngumoha, and still saw his side produce a fine team performance. Liverpool are through, with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk afforded a rest. Not a bad start to the weekend.