FA Cup
Liverpool vs Brighton: Team News, Likely Line-up & Predicted Score
Liverpool welcome Championship side Brighton to Anfield on Sunday for their FA Cup 5th round tie. Here’s team news, likely line-up & predicted score for the game
Liverpool welcome Championship side Brighton to Anfield on Sunday for their FA Cup fifth round tie, with a place in the quarter finals at stake.
This will be the second meeting of the season between the two sides, after the Reds won 2-1 in their Carling Cup third round tie in September.
Gus Poyet takes his side to Anfield on a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions, but they will be up against a Liverpool side who have yet to lose at home this season.
Team News
With no European commitments this year, Kenny Dalglish is expected to name a strong team as he goes for a cup double this season having already reached the Carling Cup final.
Dalglish has a virtually fully-fit squad to choose from, with only long-term injury victim Lucas unavailable. Maxi Rodriguez is in contention again after recovering from a foot injury that has kept him on the sidelines for three weeks.
Luis Suarez is yet to play in the FA Cup this season but it’s expected he will start the game, and Dalglish will have to decide whether to recall Andy Carroll and start both strikers together.
If Jamie Carragher plays on Sunday, he will equal Liverpool’s record of playing in 210 cup games, currently held by Ian Callaghan. However, it’s likely that Kenny Dalglish will stick with what has been his first choice back four this season in Johnson, Agger, Skrtel and Enrique.
Likely Line-up
Predicted Score
Despite Brighton being dangerous opposition, Liverpool should have too much for the Championship outfit at Anfield. If Dalglish names his strongest side it should be a relatively comfortable afternoon for the Merseysiders. Liverpool 2-0 Brighton.
What are your thoughts for the game? Please leave your opinions in the comments section below…
satya
February 18, 2012 at 1:41 pm
I will take a 1-0 to LFC now.
Akewusola mohammed
February 18, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Let us focuse on d game,god will help us
Kennyjimmy
February 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm
My guy(akewusola,) am a NIGERIAN TOO,,live in lagos my name on facebook is kenny holalekhan jimmy..i want us to win 4.0
simeon
February 18, 2012 at 6:25 pm
i want kkd and d players 2 4cus in d match. the match wil end 3-0
Abraham
February 18, 2012 at 9:39 pm
We can get a 4 – 1 win if we focus. Can’t wait for the carling cup finals. Its our season, amen.
Kojorhyme
February 19, 2012 at 1:08 am
3-0 in favour of LFC.
Shaun
February 19, 2012 at 1:55 am
My line up,
Reina
Flano Skrtel Coates Enrique
Henderson Gerrard Coady Bellamy
Suarez Carroll
Subs;
Doni, Agger, Carra, Sterling, Kuyt, Spearing
Only because giving young ones chances but a win please haha!
Aromiwe gerrard
February 19, 2012 at 12:56 pm
Up liverpool….We shall double dis season…