Young Liverpool side sent ‘important message’ with derby win, says Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels his much-changed side’s 1-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Merseyside rivals Everton was the perfect response to his critics.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels his much-changed side’s 1-0 FA Cup third-round victory over Merseyside rivals Everton was the perfect response to his critics.
Port Vale striker Tom Pope caused a stir at Manchester City, Liverpool continued their dominance over Everton and a small piece of VAR history was made at Selhurst Park during a busy weekend of FA Cup action.
Lucas Moura kept Tottenham in the FA Cup as he prevented a third-round shock at the hands of Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough.
Callum Hudson-Odoi was Chelsea’s star as Frank Lampard’s side eased into the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-0 home defeat of Nottingham Forest.
Tom Pope fulfilled a boast to score against John Stones but could not prevent holders Manchester City easing to a 4-1 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup.
Manchester United fired blanks again as they were held to a goalless stalemate in the third round of the FA Cup at Wolves.
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez insists every player wants to face Everton in Sunday’s Merseyside derby as the feeling in the changing room is that no one wants to “chill” despite a busy festive programme.
The FA Cup third-round draw has produced some fascinating ties that will be fought out between 3-6 January.
Rivals Liverpool and Everton are set to meet in the third round of the FA Cup.
Manchester City won the Community Shield for the second year in a row after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat of Liverpool following a 1-1 draw at Wembley.