Liverpool’s FA Cup Journey Begins with Tricky Arsenal Tie
Liverpool has discovered the date and time for their FA Cup third-round match, which is set to be another challenging encounter. The Reds have been drawn against Arsenal, marking their sixth meeting with a Premier League team at this stage of the competition in the last seven seasons.
Date and Venue
The match will take place on Sunday, January 7 at the Emirates Stadium, with a kick-off time of 4:30pm (GMT).
Live Broadcast
UK viewers can catch the action live on BBC One.
Previous Encounters
The last time these two clubs met in the FA Cup was in 2014, when Arsenal emerged as 2-1 winners in the fifth-round tie. Lukas Podolski and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were the goal scorers for Arsenal.
Notably, Liverpool secured victory over Arsenal in the 2001 final, thanks to late heroics from Michael Owen. This triumph was part of Gerard Houllier’s side’s three-trophy haul that season.
Upcoming Clash
Arsenal has had a strong start to the Premier League season, and the two teams are set to face each other again later this month in a crucial league match. This encounter will likely have implications for their upcoming FA Cup tie.
Player Availability
It is expected that Mohamed Salah will not be available for selection as he is likely to have joined the Egypt national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on January 14.
Klopp’s Record Against Arsenal
Jurgen Klopp has an impressive record against Arsenal as Liverpool manager, with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses. He will be aiming to continue this trend in the upcoming matches against Mikel Arteta’s side.
With the FA Cup journey commencing, Liverpool fans will be hoping for a victory over Arsenal as they take the first step towards Wembley!