Star trio shine as Brighton hit for six

Whether it is what they should be judged on is open to argument but Liverpool continued their fine cup form by securing a place in the FA Cup quarter finals against Stoke with a routine victory over Brighton, partly thanks to three own goals by the Championship side.

Martin Skrtel opening the scoring and Liam Bridcutt’s own goal restored the lead after Kazenga Lua Lua’s equaliser.

Andy Carroll added a third before Bridcutt knocked into his own net once again and Lewis Dunk also scored an own goal, making Brighton the first team to manage three in one game in the history of the FA Cup.