Liverpool started their quest for a return to the new Wembley in the FA Cup with a home draw against Oldham Athletic. The fixture was shifted to the Friday night because Everton were also playing at home on the Saturday this weekend. A minute’s applause was held before the match in memory for former Liverpool player Gary Ablett who sadly passed away on New Year’s night after a long illness. THE TEAM As expected Dalglish made a few changes to the side that lost to Manchester City last Tuesday. The major team news was that Gerrard was making his...
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
FA Cup: Liverpool 5-1 Oldham Athletic
Whoever were unable to watch the match live on TV can watch this goal highlights by sportnetworld at Videa. The Latics made a plucky start to the contest and having gone close on several occasions, they opened the scoring in the 28th minute courtesy of Robbie Simpson's dipping volley from distance. Liverpool comeback from behind to win this tie, goals from Bellamy and Gerrard’s penalty before half-time making sure the Reds are in the driving seat...
Friday, January 6, 2012
FA Cup 3rd Round Preview: Liverpool v Oldham Athletic
Team news for tonight's FA Cup third-round clash between Liverpool and Oldham Athletic at Anfield (kick-off 8pm). The visit of the League One outfit affords Dalglish the opportunity to tinker with the side that lost 3-0 to Manchester City midweek and he is likely to recall defenders Jamie Carragher and Sebastian Coates. Striker Luis Suarez serves the second game of an eight-match ban, but captain Steven Gerrard will probably be given another chance...
