Exeter v Liverpool preview: Christian Benteke has point to prove as minnows seek FA Cup shock

Exeter City will be looking to gain a Premier League scalp when they travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool tonight

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It’s a big game for….
Christian Benteke: The Liverpool striker has not adapted well to Jurgen Klopp’s high-paced football. The Belgium international struggled to create any threat against Exeter in the first game, but will looking to change that.

Weird/best stat….
3 – Liverpool have lost their last three FA Cup third-round replays. All three were at home to lower League teams.

Remember when…
Jurgen Klopp was interviewed in the Exeter City tea room. The charismatic manager will be hoping for a better setting for his interviews, and a better result.
 

Player to watch…
Tom Nichols: The Exeter City academy graduate scored three goals in his last four games, and will be looking to continue that form. The young forward was handful against Liverpool in the first leg and will look to add to his goal tally again at Anfield.

Past three-meetings…
Exeter City 2 Liverpool 2 , FA Cup, January 2016 Exeter 1 Liverpool 3, League Cup second round, August 2011 Exeter 0 Liverpool 6, League Cup second round second Leg, October 1981

Form guide
Liverpool: WLWDDL
Exeter: LLLDDW
 

Vital information….
Kick-off: 8pm
TV: Live on BT Sport 2