FA Cup

Is it too much to ask for a domestic cup run?

Liverpool's defeat on penalties to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup brought to an end another run in domestic cup competitions for the Reds under Jurgen Klopp. In what was a harsh reflection on the side, Divock Origi and Harry Wilson saw their penalties saved by Bernd Leno as Arsenal progressed to the quarter-finals. The result...

Liverpool must learn from lessons past to overcome current blip

Liverpool's defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup was their third in four games in all competitions, creating their first real drop in form all season. While this is by no means a crisis, it is reason for Klopp and his team to sit up and take note as to what's going on in order...

Curtis Jones appreciates experience of FA Cup run for him and other youngsters in Reds squad

Liverpool's Curtis Jones is happy with the "great experience" he picked up as part of The Reds' FA Cup squad in this year's competition. Jurgen Klopp's side exited the tournament last Tuesday night, losing 2-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. However, Jones and the other youngsters did manage to pass Everton and Shrewsbury Town on...

Listless In London

After an extremely poor loss away to Watford that ended Liverpool’s chances to set several records in the league this season, Liverpool had a chance to turn the page with a quick turnaround trip to Chelsea in the FA Cup. A win at Stamford Bridge could start to set things right after they had...

Lamentable Liverpool Exit FA Cup As They Lose Again in London

A howler from Adrian, gifting Willian a goal, and a Ross Barkley screamer saw Chelsea eliminate Liverpool 2-0 in the FA Cup fifth round tie at Stamford Bridge. Making seven personnel changes from Saturday's defeat to Watford in the capital, the European Champions produced a similarly insipid performance to the ones that saw them lose...

Anfield’s magic showcased again as Liverpool find another way to win

What a night. We've had a few of those now, haven't we? Maybe none like this though. Liverpool 1-0 Shrewsbury Town in an FA Cup fourth round replay isn't exactly a headline score when taken out of context, but oh the context involved in this one is quite something. A Liverpool team where the oldest player...

“It’s an amazing feeling” – Jones’ pride at captaining Reds to FA Cup victory

Liverpool's Curtis Jones couldn't have been happier after captaining a young Reds side to FA Cup victory at Anfield on Tuesday night. Neil Critchley's U23s beat Shrewsbury Town 1-0 thanks to a late own-goal from Ro-Shaun Williams. The young Reds dominated the game in terms of possession and chances created, rarely looking out of their...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting eleven against Shrewsbury Town tonight?

Liverpool welcome Shrewsbury Town to Anfield tonight for their FA Cup fourth-round replay in a game where Neil Critchley and his U23s squad will take centre-stage. Jurgen Klopp and the bulk of the first-team squad are on a break - as they had planned for the Premier League's two-week reprieve - meaning it's up to...

Liverpool Vs Shrewsbury Town FA Cup Preview – Reds’ youngsters tasked with FA Cup replay assignment

The Details Venue - Anfield, Liverpool Referee - Andrew Madley Date & Time - Tuesday, February 4th @ 19:45 Current Odds - Liverpool 21/20, Draw 3/1, Shrewsbury Town 21/10 _________________________________________________________________ Liverpool failed to hold onto a two-goal lead at New Meadow in the first game. Now, with the controversy of Jurgen Klopp's plans for the first-team to take their break,...

Why Klopp Is Wrong To Ditch Shrewsbury

So, Jürgen Klopp has announced that he is refusing to manage Liverpool’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Shrewsbury because it takes place during Liverpool’s scheduled winter break and that no first team players will take part. There’s going to be a lot of white noise around this one in the media for a while,...