Liverpool moved into the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-1 win over a youthful Aston Villa team on Friday night.
Sadio Mane gave the Reds a near-instantaneous lead with a precise header from Curtis Jones’ assist, but Louie Barry brought Villa back on terms with an assured finish four minutes before the interval.
Three goals in the space of five second-half minutes – from Georginio Wijnaldum, Mane and Mohamed Salah – ensured victory, however, and a place in Monday’s draw for the next stage.
Team news
Jürgen Klopp made six changes to his line-up, with Caoimhin Kelleher named in goal and Takumi Minamino brought into the front three.