Arne Slot will obtain his first style of the FA Cup’s magic on Saturday lunchtime when Liverpool host Accrington Stanley within the third spherical.
After disappointing outcomes in opposition to Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at first of the brand new 12 months, the Reds shall be eager to supply a confidence-boosting efficiency in opposition to their Lancashire opponents at Anfield.
Liverpool most not too long ago gained the FA Cup in 2021/22 and the final main giant-killing they have been on the top of on this competitors got here in 2012/13 once they suffered a shock fourth-round defeat to Oldham Athletic, then of the third tier.
The same destiny is unlikely to befall Slot’s facet this weekend, with Accrington presently languishing in nineteenth in League Two. The groups have solely clashed as soon as earlier than, an FA Cup duel courting again to 1956.
Right here is 90min’s information to Liverpool’s FA Cup third-round conflict with Accrington.
Liverpool vs Accrington H2H Document (All Time)
Present kind (all competitions)
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Liverpool |
Accrington Stanley |
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Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool – 08/01/25 |
Colchester 0-2 Accrington – 04/01/25 |
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Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd – 05/01/25 |
Accrington 3-2 Grimsby – 01/01/25 |
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West Ham 0-5 Liverpool – 29/12/24 |
Carlisle 2-1 Accrington – 29/12/24 |
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Liverpool 3-1 Leicester – 26/12/24 |
Accrington 0-2 Salford – 21/12/24 |
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Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool – 22/12/24 |
Fleetwood 1-1 Accrington – 16/12/24 |
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Nation |
TV channel/dwell stream |
|---|---|
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United Kingdom |
ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Participant, UTV |
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United States |
ESPN+, ESPN App |
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Canada |
Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now Plus |
Liverpool haven’t got many absentees at current however Jarell Quansah was withdrawn after simply half-an-hour in defeat to Tottenham midweek. Nevertheless, Slot confirmed that he was substituted as a result of sickness somewhat than harm in north London, which means he may very well be out there in some capability on the weekend.
The Reds are already lacking one centre-half in Joe Gomez, with the versatile defender presently absent as a result of a hamstring harm sustained within the 5-0 win over West Ham.
Dominik Szoboszlai is uncertain to function additional ahead in what shall be a much-changed Liverpool staff, with the Hungarian lacking the final three video games by way of a combination of suspension and sickness.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Accrington (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Endo, Robertson; Morton, Nyoni; Chiesa, Elliott, Diaz; Nunez.
Accrington have overwhelmed Rushall Olympic and Swindon City en path to the third spherical and pleasure shall be palpable for his or her journey to Anfield. John Doolan’s facet have struggled in League Two however shall be aiming to safe one of many best leads to their historical past on Saturday.
Liverpool is not going to be overly involved by Accrington’s go to however they could should preserve one eye on Shaun Whalley. The skilled 37-year-old has scored three in his final two matches and leads Accrington for objectives and assists in League Two.
Accrington predicted lineup vs Liverpool (3-4-1-2): Crellin; Aljofree, Rawson, Awe; Love, Coyle, Khumbeni, B. Woods; Whalley; J. Woods, Hunter.
Whatever the modifications Slot makes to his beginning XI on Saturday, Liverpool ought to ease into the fourth spherical. The Reds are the highest goalscorers within the Premier League, whereas solely Swindon have conceded greater than Accrington in League Two.
Liverpool shall be afforded the prospect to relaxation first-teamers however it serves as a wonderful alternative for fringe gamers. The likes of Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa and children Tyler Morton and Trey Nyoni could have the prospect to impress Slot in what must be a good-looking victory.
Prediction: Liverpool 4-0 Accrington
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