27-10-2021, 14:33
PNE Team News
After missing the last three games through injury, midfielder Ali McCann is back in contention to feature on Wednesday evening.
He picked up his ankle injury in the away defeat to QPR, a game where Sean Maguire was also forced off, and he will be pushing for a start in this game after returning from the bench at the weekend.
Still missing for North End, though, will be striker Ched Evans, and Frankie McAvoy also confirmed Josh Murphy will be out for a few weeks after hurting his ankle in training, although he is cup tied either way.
The Opposition
Liverpool arrive at Deepdale after what will no doubt go down as a famous victory, beating their rivals Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
It remains to be seen how many of those players who were involved in that game will take part in this one, though, with Jurgen Klopp having made nine changes for their third round tie against Norwich City.
However, it was by no means a weak side which was fielded, with the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Takumi Minamino and Joe Gomez starting for the Reds.
Key Stats
Liverpool have enjoyed themselves in this competition in years gone by, having won eight titles, a number which is only matched by Manchester City.
The Reds have been free-scoring so far this term, bagging three or more goals in ten games in all competitions in the 2021/22 season.
They are also unbeaten in all competitions too, going 13 without defeat.
Our Last Meeting
North End’s last game against Liverpool in competitive action came back in 2009 in the third round of the FA Cup.
A Liverpool side which featured the likes of Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Jamie Carragher came out 2-0 winners, with goals coming from Albert Riera and Fernando Torres.
Man In The Middle
David Coote will be the referee on Wednesday evening, his first game taking charge of either a PNE or Liverpool game so far this season.
Coote last refereed a match at Deepdale in 2019, as North End beat Brentford 2-0, with both Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen on the scoresheet.
He has spent the majority of the last few seasons officiating in the Premier League and he’s taken charge of five top flight games so far this term.
After missing the last three games through injury, midfielder Ali McCann is back in contention to feature on Wednesday evening.
He picked up his ankle injury in the away defeat to QPR, a game where Sean Maguire was also forced off, and he will be pushing for a start in this game after returning from the bench at the weekend.
Still missing for North End, though, will be striker Ched Evans, and Frankie McAvoy also confirmed Josh Murphy will be out for a few weeks after hurting his ankle in training, although he is cup tied either way.
The Opposition
Liverpool arrive at Deepdale after what will no doubt go down as a famous victory, beating their rivals Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
It remains to be seen how many of those players who were involved in that game will take part in this one, though, with Jurgen Klopp having made nine changes for their third round tie against Norwich City.
However, it was by no means a weak side which was fielded, with the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Takumi Minamino and Joe Gomez starting for the Reds.
Key Stats
Liverpool have enjoyed themselves in this competition in years gone by, having won eight titles, a number which is only matched by Manchester City.
The Reds have been free-scoring so far this term, bagging three or more goals in ten games in all competitions in the 2021/22 season.
They are also unbeaten in all competitions too, going 13 without defeat.
Our Last Meeting
North End’s last game against Liverpool in competitive action came back in 2009 in the third round of the FA Cup.
A Liverpool side which featured the likes of Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso and Jamie Carragher came out 2-0 winners, with goals coming from Albert Riera and Fernando Torres.
Man In The Middle
David Coote will be the referee on Wednesday evening, his first game taking charge of either a PNE or Liverpool game so far this season.
Coote last refereed a match at Deepdale in 2019, as North End beat Brentford 2-0, with both Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen on the scoresheet.
He has spent the majority of the last few seasons officiating in the Premier League and he’s taken charge of five top flight games so far this term.
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