Manchester City showed no mercy in their FA Cup clash against Salford City, securing an emphatic 8-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side, despite resting several key players, demonstrated their attacking prowess with James McAtee scoring a hat-trick. The young talents Divin Mubama and Nico O’Reilly also found the net, contributing to the rout. Jack Grealish ended his 13-month goal drought with a penalty, much to his relief. Guardiola praised his team's commitment and respect for the opponent, stating, "You cannot win by that margin if you don’t respect the opponent"[1][2].

Liverpool continued their pursuit of an unprecedented quadruple with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley. The Premier League leaders, also in the semifinals of the English League Cup, displayed their strength with goals from Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns, and Federico Chiesa. Chiesa's goal marked his first for Liverpool since joining from Juventus. The match also saw 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha debut as Liverpool's second youngest player. Manager Arne Slot's team showed no signs of complacency, maintaining their dominance across competitions[3].

Chelsea joined the list of FA Cup third-round winners with a 5-0 triumph over Morecambe. The eight-time winners showcased their depth and attacking flair, with Tosin Adarabioyo and Joao Felix each scoring twice. The match highlighted Chelsea's potential to challenge for silverware this season, despite recent domestic trophy droughts. The victory was part of a broader trend of Premier League teams asserting their superiority over lower league opponents in this year's FA Cup, with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City all advancing comfortably[3].