Football

Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties on Friday following a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. Toxteth-born Lee Peltier was the scorer of Middlesbrough’s final penalty, a feat the Liverpool academy graduate appeared to take great delight in as he returned to his teammates.

Lower Breck remain on the hunt for their first three points in North West Counties League since the start of December after they were beaten 1-4 by Ashton Athletic. After their courageous 10-man comeback last week to draw 4-4 away to Charnock Richard, it looked like a great opportunity to pick up three points.

Liverpool host Cardiff City at Anfield on Sunday in the FA Cup fourth round, awaiting the highly anticipated return of Harvey Elliott after almost five months on the sidelines.  So, here is what life had in store for the Liverpool’s last cup side to face Cardiff City 10 years ago.

Everton host Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, with Frank Lampard aiming to get off to the perfect start as the Toffees’ new boss. Cup action following a two-week winter break has given both clubs a respite from poor Premier League form, with Everton winless in five matches, and the Bees winless in seven.

Jurgen Klopp has sung the praises of new January signing Luis Diaz ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup encounter at home to Cardiff City on Sunday.  Diaz joined Liverpool late in the January transfer window for a fee of around £37.5m which could rise to £50m with bonuses.

Frank Lampard said he’s “been really, really pleased” with the reaction from Everton fans but knows the situation is still a tough one. The former Chelsea talisman joined the club following the sacking of Rafael Benitez and takes charge of his first game against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Everton boss Frank Lampard has added former Chelsea and England teammate Ashley Cole to his new look backroom staff. Cole has worked with Lampard previously as a first team coach at Derby after retiring from playing in 2019.

Liverpool host Cardiff City in the FA Cup Fourth Round on Sunday. The Reds are looking to keep their aspirations of winning all four competitions alive in a fixture that doesn’t occur too often.

Ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round ties this weekend, Merseysportlive reporter Andy Lott looks at the biggest shocks involving Liverpool and Everton in the FA Cup fourth-round.

Tranmere Rovers travel to Cumbria on Saturday aiming to take three points from Barrow and continue their quest for promotion from League Two. Nicky Mellon’s side have taken 28 points from their last possible 33.