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January 26, 2024
Liverpool vs Norwich City: FA Cup 4th Round Preview
Liverpool will face Norwich City in the fourth Round of the FA Cup. The Reds reached this stage with a solid 2-0 win over Arsenal in the third Round. Their recent performance includes a 1-1 draw against Fulham in the EFL Cup semi-finals, which was enough to secure a 3-2 aggregate victory and a place in the finals at Wembley Stadium.
Norwich City faces a formidable challenge in this match. The Canaries have not defeated Liverpool in over three decades, with their last victory over the Reds coming at Anfield in 1994. To reach the 4th Round, Norwich City had to navigate a replay of their 3rd Round match against Bristol Rovers. In the replay, they emerged triumphant with a 3-1 win, showcasing their resilience and determination to advance in the competition.
Kick-Off: Sunday, 28 January 2024 at 2:30 PM UK (8:00 PM IST)
Location: Anfield
Form:
Liverpool (all competitions): D-W-W-W-W
Norwich City (all competitions): L-W-W-W-D
Darwin Núñez (Liverpool): With Mohamed Salah injured, Núñez is a critical attacking option. He has scored seven goals and provided six assists in 20 Premier League appearances.
Josh Sargent, a Norwich native: Ever since his arrival, Werder Bremen has been impressed by the American attacker.He’s netted a goal in a recent 2-0 win over West Brom despite missing out against Leeds United.
Liverpool has not been defeated by Norwich City in the previous 30 years.
Norwich have lost only once in their previous six matches across all competitions.
Liverpool has not lost in their previous 19 home games.
Liverpool faces several injury concerns. Mohamed Salah is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during AFCON duties and is currently in rehabilitation. Andrew Robertson and Dominik Szoboszlai are expected to be available for the bench, while Trent Alexander-Arnold remains in significant doubt. Kostas Tsimikas, Thiago Alcântara, and Stefan Bajcetic will also miss the match.
Norwich City have fewer injury issues. Danny Batth injured his hamstring in the 3rd Round FA Cup replay and is the only notable absentee. Norwich have no players involved in the Asian Cup or AFCON.
Total Matches: 70
Liverpool Wins: 41
Norwich City Wins: 14
Draws: 15
Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher (GK); Bradley, Quansah, van Dijk, Gomez; Elliott, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Gakpo, Núñez, Jota
Norwich City’s (4-2-3-1) players are Gunn (GK); Stacey, Duffy, Gibson, Giannoulis; Nunez, McLean; Hernández, Sara, Rowe; Sargent.
Liverpool’s impressive historical record against Norwich City and strong home advantage at Anfield position them as clear favorites for this FA Cup clash. The Reds have dominated their previous encounters, with Norwich City failing to secure a win in their last 30 years of matchups at Liverpool’s home ground. This long-standing record underscores Liverpool’s dominance in these fixtures.
Liverpool’s recent form has also been exceptional, making them even more formidable. They are unbeaten in their last 19 domestic games, including a series of solid performances at home and away. The Reds have a depth of talent and a solid tactical approach that has served them well in various competitions this season.
On the other hand, Norwich City faces a challenging task. Despite their efforts to progress in the FA Cup, they must overcome a significant historical hurdle. Their recent performances, while promising, are unlikely to be enough to change the trend of their past encounters with Liverpool.
Given Liverpool’s robust form, home advantage, and historical success, it seems improbable that Norwich City will end their winless streak at Anfield. Liverpool is expected to continue their impressive run and advance further.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Norwich City
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US: ESPN
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and football sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Football News Today, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for football, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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