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Team News
Liverpool
Liverpool's biggest team news is that they are without either of their
first choice goalkeepers due to suspension. Pepe Reina was sent off at
Newcastle and serves the final game of his 3 game suspension, while
Doni, his replacement in those games, was given a straight red at Ewood
Park in midweek, and thus misses out.
They join midfielders Charlie Adam and Lucas on the sidelines, with
youngsters Martin Kelly and Jack Robinson both unlikely to return just
yet to first team action, despite having restarted training.
Kenny Dalglish rested Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez, Jose Enrique and
Stewart Downing as well as Daniel Agger for much of the game against
Blackburn, clearly with his thoughts very much on the Merseyside derby
at Wembley at the weekend.
probable lineups : Jones, Enrique, Agger, Skrtel, Johnson, Spearing, Henderson, Kuyt, Gerrad, Downing, Suárez. (4-2-3-1).
Everton
David Moyes confirmed this week that Jack Rodwell has picked up a
recurrence of his hamstring injury and is unlikely to play again this
season, and has also ruled him out of contention to go to the Euros with
England this summer.
Steven Pienaar cannot play as he is ineligible having played for Tottenham in the competition earlier this season.
It is hard to know who Moyes will select with hardly any absentees.
Sylvain Distin may return to the heart of the defence, while Darron
Gibson is likely to come into the centre of midfield and Jelavic should
return up front. Royston Drenthe will also be pushing for a starting
berth.
probable lineups : Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Gueye, Fellaini, Gibson, Osman, Cahill, Jelavic. (4-4-1-1).
Match Facts
Liverpool are undefeated in their last 13 home matches against Everton in all competitions.
Liverpool have won their last 4 matches in FA Cup.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Everton's last 8 games in FA Cup.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Liverpool's last 4 games in FA Cup.
Liverpool have kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 matches against Everton in all competitions.
Everton are undefeated in their last 5 matches in FA Cup.
Head to Head
| Apr 10, 2012 | Blackburn 2 - Liverpool 3 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Aston Villa 1 | EPL |
| Apr 1, 2012 | Newcastle 2 - Liverpool 0 | EPL |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Liverpool 1 - Wigan Athletic 2 | EPL |
| Mar 21, 2012 | QPR 3 - Liverpool 2 | EPL |
| Apr 9, 2012 | Everton 4 - Sunderland 0 | EPL |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Norwich City 2 - Everton 2 | EPL |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Everton 2 - West Bromwich Albion 0 | EPL |
| Mar 27, 2012 | Sunderland 0 - Everton 2 | FA |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Swansea 0 - Everton 2 | EPL |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Mar 13, 2012 | Liverpool 3 - Everton 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 1, 2011 | Everton 0 - Liverpool 2 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Jan 16, 2011 | Liverpool 2 - Everton 2 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Oct 17, 2010 | Everton 2 - Liverpool 0 | |
| England - Premier League (EPL) | Feb 6, 2010 | Liverpool 1 - Everton 0 |
Liverpool have been seriously below par in 2012 - their win at Ewood
Park was only their third league win of the year. There has been much
debate as to whether winning the Carling Cup and potentially the FA Cup
as well would suffice as a successful season for Kenny Dalglish's side,
given their league position. Being knocked out of the latter in the
semi-final by their bitter rivals Everton certainly would not.
Everton have overtaken Liverpool in the table after a good run of 3 wins
and a draw in their last 4 games, including their most recent match - a
resounding 4-0 win over Sunderland after a devastating second half
display. They stand every chance of getting a result and, especially
given their superior league position, will be confident of doing so.
However, Liverpool won the most recent Merseyside derby 3-0 and that may
just play on the Everton player's minds. Although anything can happen
in a derby, Liverpool's experience in the latter stages of cup
competitions may just give them the edge.
Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton
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