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Follow updates from the FA Cup fourth round tie at Anfield

In association with
Charles Reynolds
Saturday 28 January 2017 09:57 GMT
Klopp is looking to get over this week's EFL Cup exit
Klopp is looking to get over this week's EFL Cup exit (Getty)

Liverpool welcome Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers to Anfield in the FA Cup for the Saturday lunchtime kick off.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are in their worst run of form this season having only won once this month and just been knocked out of the EFL Cup at the semi-final stage by Southampton on Wednesday night.

Wolves are 18th in the Championship but the Reds were taken to a replay by League Two side Plymouth Argyle in the previous round so there is still a fighting chance for Paul Lambert’s side.

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What time is kick-off?

Kick-off time: 12.30pm on Saturday 28 January.

Where can I watch it?

TV: Live on BT Sport 2; highlights on BBC1 at 10.30pm.

Alternatively, you can bookmark this page, which will convert into The Independent's live blog of Saturday’s match.

It’s a big game for…

Jurgen Klopp. An FA Cup game against a lower-league opponent may not sound like the most pressurised of ties but Liverpool are on a torrid run of form and have only won once in January, and that was an FA Cup replay against Plymouth. The Reds look like they are fatiguing a little and the last thing Klopp will want is another game added to their schedule.

Remember when…

Stephen Ward poked the ball past Pepe Reina to give Wolves their first win over Liverpool since 1984, which was also at Anfield.

Player to watch…

Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian is back to full fitness after a layoff with an ankle injury but has struggled to find the form he was in before. A home game against a Championship side seems, on paper, the ideal opportunity for Coutinho to get his groove back ahead of a mammoth Premier League clash against Chelsea on Tuesday night.

Past three-meetings…

Wolves 0 Liverpool 3 (Carroll, Bellamy, Kuyt)

31 January, 2012, Premier League

Liverpool 2 (Johnson o.g, Suarez) Wolves 1 (Fletcher)

24 September, 2011, Premier League

Wolves 0 Liverpool 3 (Torres 2, Meireles)

22 January, 2010, Premier League

Form guide

All competitions

Liverpool: DLDWLL

Wolves: WLDWWL

Odds

Liverpool to win: 1/4

Wolves to win: 19/2

Draw: 24/5

(from 888sport)

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Hello and welcome to The Independent's live blog for Saturday's FA Cup fourth round ties.

First up, Liverpool face Championship side Wolves fresh from a disappointing end to their EFL Cup run at the semi-final stage. 

The Reds were taken to a replay by League Two Plymouth in the last round and Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to avoid another replay to add to Liverpool's already busy schedule.

The 3pm kick offs see Tottenham face Wycombe, Chelsea take on west London rivals Brentford and Manchester City's visit to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace, among others.

Arsenal travel to EFL Cup finalists Southampton in the day's final tie, which kicks off at 5.30pm. 

Jack Austin28 January 2017 11:10
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Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:15
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Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:15
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Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:16
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Jurgen Klopp still plans to 'build a house' at LiverpoolThe IndependentJurgen Klopp has promised to finish “building the house” to bring long-term success to Liverpool, despite a recent run of form that has threatened to ruin their season. Klopp’s team have won just one of the seven league and cup matches they have played during January, a run that has significantly damaged their hopes of winning a trophy.

Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:16
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We have 11 games coming up for you today, first is Liverpool v Wolves – team news coming as soon as we get it.

Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:27
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58cbfac6-1f5f-490f-8195-4fcdf1fc8782.jpgLooks like a nice day in Liverpool...  

Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:35
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TEAM NEWS! Liverpool v Wolverhampton Liverpool: Karius, Randall, Gomez, Klavan, Moreno, Ejaria, Lucas, Wijnaldum, Firmino, Origi, Woodburn. 

Subs: Milner, Coutinho, Sturridge, Mignolet, Can, Stewart, Wilson. 

Wolverhampton: Burgoyne, Coady, Stearman, Hause, Doherty, Edwards, Evans, Helder Costa, Saville, Weimann, Dicko. 

Subs: White, Batth, Mason, Lonergan, Bodvarsson, Enobakhare, Ronan. 

Referee: Craig Pawson (South Yorkshire) 

Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:40
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Looks like it's all change for Liverpool, can Wolves spring an upset today? 

Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 11:42
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Around 20 minutes to go until kick off now – time for the most important pre-match contest, the battle of the mascots...Only one winner here, it's clearly Wolfie the Wolves mascot. Liverpool's 'Mighty Red' remains one of the worst in football. 13a7ae79-7236-4a2e-951f-e10acde2c654.jpg

Charles Reynolds28 January 2017 12:14

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