After taking a look at the background as to why the match holds special importance for both clubs it is now time to take a look at the match itself.
This article is a continuation of the first part…
However, Liverpool will be without their first and second-choice goalkeepers, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385.
This means that Brad Jones will be between the post for the Reds in what is set to be only his second match for the club.
Jones had a rollercoaster of a debut against Blackburn in midweek, saving a penalty with his first touch as a Liverpool player before giving one away in the second half.
The keeper’s lack of experience and minimal physical presence is something that Everton manager, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marouane-Fellaini-c24295 will be the main target men anytime the Blues have a dead ball at their disposal.
Add in the form of the club’s latest signing, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 have a great chance of making another appearance in the FA Cup final under Moyes.
At the same time though, Liverpool’s form in the league and their form in Cup competitions have been completely different stories. With the likes of Luis Suarez and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 rested and fresh for the match, Everton will have more than just a few problems to deal with.
Both players were instrumental in Liverpool’s 3 – 0 mauling of Everton with Suarez setting up two of Gerrard’s three goals on the night.
Couple in the recent performance of Maxi Rodriguez and the fact that Andy Carroll will be high on confidence following his late winner against Blackburn in midweek and one sees two teams with plenty of potential to upset the other.
That being said, one also has to factor in the fact that both clubs need to make it to the final in order to prove their seasons were not failures. Liverpool’s aim of playing In next year’s Champions League has not been fulfilled and Everton are struggling to book themselves a place in Europe as well.
In the end it comes down to two teams who need to make it to the final in order to convince everyone of the progress being made at their respective clubs.
However, one could expect Liverpool to knick the result but only by a narrow margin.
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