FA Cup: Liverpool vs Norwich Live
Preview
Fresh from securing a spot in the EFL Cup final, Liverpool resumes its quest for a quadruple as they face Norwich City in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds, coping with the news of Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure, defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the tournament’s opening fixture. Norwich City progressed to this stage by overcoming Bristol Rovers in a replay. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 pm GMT.
Liverpool enters the FA Cup fourth round clash with Norwich City on the back of an impressive six-match unbeaten run, securing five wins in that period. In the third round, they capitalized on Arsenal’s profligacy to secure a 2-0 victory, with Jakub Kiwior’s own goal and Luis Diaz’s thunderous drive sealing the win. Despite a recent 1-1 draw with Fulham, Liverpool advanced to the EFL Cup final with a 3-2 aggregate success. The Reds have maintained an exceptional unbeaten run at Anfield, with 24 matches since their 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid. Plus, they have a strong track record in FA Cup ties against lower-division sides.
Norwich City head into the FA Cup fourth-round clash with Liverpool after a narrow defeat against Leeds United but maintaining an overall impressive form. The Canaries secured a comeback victory against Bristol Rovers in the third-round replay to advance to thi stage. Daniel Wagner’s side achieved three consecutive wins, including a notable 2-0 triumph against West Bromwich Albion. Despite a recent 1-0 loss to Leeds United, Norwich remain in the playoff race in the Championship. However, they face a historical challenge in the FA Cup, having lost their last 12 games against top-flight opponents while competing outside the Premier League.
Head-to-Head
Klopp’s men hold a dominant record against Norwich, winning their last seven encounters and scoring at least two goals in six of those matches. Norwich’s most recent victory over Liverpool dates back almost 30 years to April 1994, highlighting the Reds’ sustained success against the Canaries.
Prediction
The reds, the far superior team, are expected to secure a home victory against Norwich. Despite Liverpool’s occasional struggles against Championship teams at Anfield in the FA Cup, their historical dominance over Norwich, coupled with the visitors’ defensive challenges, suggests a straightforward outcome. Norwich’s lack of clean sheets away from home since August adds to the likelihood of a decisive result in Liverpool’s favor in this fourth-round clash.
