Up for the cup. Liverpool cruised through to the last 16 of the FA Cup when they notched an impressive 3-0 win over Brighton at Anfield on Saturday evening in their fourth round tie.

After Curtis Jones had opened the scoring shortly before half-time, a well-worked goal by Dominik Szoboszlai and a penalty from Mohamed Salah ensured a second home triumph of the season against the Seagulls.

It made for an ultimately enjoyable night. And while the ECHO was in attendance and provided our usual level of coverage, here's how the national media viewed a positive result for Arne Slot's side.

OPINION

Paul Joyce, formerly of this parish, discussed how Anfield embraced the growing self-confidence of Liverpool.

"Liverpool have been waiting during these difficult recent months for a moment to send spirits soaring and for...