By Martyn Herman LONDON, England (Reuters) -Liverpool cruised past fourth-tier Accrington Stanley and Manchester City made equally light work of Salford City as Premier League clubs flexed their muscles on a largely shock-free day of FA Cup third round action on Saturday.

Manchester City has routed fourth-division Salford City 8-0 in the third round of the FA Cup. Salford is co-owned by Manchester United icons David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary and Phil Neville and Nicky Butt.

Liverpool welcome League Two side Accrington Stanley to Anfield as they get their FA Cup campaign underway on Saturday afternoon. The Reds are yet to secure a w