BIRMINGHAM, England -- Even when it is battling unprecedented difficulties and uncertainty caused by the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the FA Cup still manages to lift football's morale.
On a night when Aston Villa's youngsters were expected to be rolled over by Liverpool, the kids gave Jurgen Klopp's Premier League champions a real scare before eventually succumbing to their A-list quality. It was 4-1 in the end, but don't be fooled by the scoreline. Liverpool left Villa Park, having safely booked a place in the fourth round, only after being made to fight for their victory.