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Liverpool vs Plymouth Argyle preview: What time does it start, what TV channel is it on and where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the FA Cup tie at Anfield

Jack Portley
Thursday 05 January 2017 16:42 GMT
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Sturridge has been in the goals of late
Sturridge has been in the goals of late

Key information…

KICK-OFF:13:30, Sunday 8th January

TV: Live on BT Sport 2

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It’s a big game for…

Divock Origi: The young Belgian should get a chance to stake his claim for a spot in the first team against Plymouth. With Sadio Mane heading off to the African Cup of Nations, Origi could enjoy a spell in the team if he can net a few goals against Plymouth.

Best stat…

55: The last time Plymouth and Liverpool were pitted together was back in April 1962, almost 55 years ago.

Remember when…

It’s almost 23 years since Plymouth were victorious against a top-flight club as they defeated West Brom 1-0 at the Hawthorns back in February 1984.

Player to watch…

Graham Carey: The former Celtic midfielder has been the key man for the Pilgrims this season, scoring ten goals and assisting nine in all competitions, playing a pivotal part in their flying start to the season. Any problems the visitors create on Sunday will likely be caused by Carey, so Liverpool will have to keep a watchful eye on the 27-year-old.

Past three meetings…

Plymouth 2 Liverpool 3, Division Two, April 1962

Liverpool 2 Plymouth 1, Division Two, December 1961

Liverpool 1 Plymouth 1, Division Two, March 1961

Form guide…

LIVERPOOL: DWWWWD

PLYMOUTH: WWWDWL

Odds…

LIVERPOOL TO WIN: 1/8

PLYMOUTH TO WIN: 18/1

DRAW: 7/1

(Odds provided by Betfair)

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Good morning and welcome to the Independent's coverage of third round of the FA Cup. We'll be bringing you live updates and goals from all of today's games so make sure to stay tuned.

Up first: Cardiff vs Fulham!

Samuel Lovett8 January 2017 11:14
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Here is how the two sides will line-up at Cardiff City Stadium today for the 11:30 kick-off: 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:28
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This is Cardiff's fifth consecutive FA Cup tie to be drawn on home turf, but they have lost three of the last four. Neil Warnock's men will be hoping to mend this curse today and progress to the fourth round.

Stay tuned for updates of all of the goals.

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:34
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8 MINS

GOAL

CARDIFF CITY 1 - 0 FULHAM 

Anthony Pilkington opens the scoring with a free-kick that takes a huge deflection, leaving Bettinelli helpless as the ball flies into the bottom left corner. 

It's a tremendous start for Neil Warnock's men. 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:42
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11 MINS

Stefan Johansen attempts to redeem the deficit for Fulham, but his attempt to bury the strike in the far corner from a tight angle is wasted. It's high and wide. 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:45
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14 MINS

GOAL

CARDIFF CITY 1 - 1 FULHAM

Fulham's equaliser comes shortly after the opener, with Johansen firing home a powerful strike assisted by Ryan Frederick's moment of magic to beat the defender. The birthday boy has found himself on the score-sheet. 

It's all level - game on!

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:48
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18 MINS

Cardiff's Sol Bamba denies Lucas Piazon's inital strike, then parries away Sone Aluko's follow-up. Fantastic goalkeeping from the Ivorian. 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:51
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23 MINS

Piazon fails to convert in front of goal, following a deflected cross into the box from Fredericks. 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 11:57
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30 MINS

Cardiff City stadium is nearly empty today - the attendance is incredibly disappointing. Nonetheless, the tempo is high and both sides continue to chase a goal before the interval. 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 12:02
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33 MINS

GOAL

CARDIFF CITY 1 - 2 FULHAM 

Sessengon has put the visitors ahead and he is not going to score an easier goal than that. 

Johansen's strike reflects off the crossbar and falls perfectly into the path of Sessengon, who simply has to poke the goal into an open net. The phrase 'right place, right time' springs to mind for this one. 

Slavisa Jokanovic's men have gained the advantage and they will be hoping to carry this lead into the interval. 

Joe Miles8 January 2017 12:09

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