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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.

Cheshire Phoenix will be hoping for their third consecutive win when the Glasgow Rocks visit the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Sunday. A win would be their seventh from 15 games in the BBL Championship this season and could see them temporarily climb into third if other results go their way.

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.

American golf star Phil Mickelson says most of the World's top 100 players - including Southport's Tommy Fleetwood - have been approached to participate in a Saudi-backed Super League.  Fleetwood is currently 46 in the world and could well be one of the players who has been approached.

St Helens darts star Michael Smith returns for the first night of the 2022 Premier League tonight (February 3). "Bully Boy" Smith will make his anticipated return to the competition after missing out last year.

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.