Liverpool fixture date confirmed for crunch FA Cup clash against Man City
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballFA CupThe Reds will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola's side the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.The date for Liverpool's high-profile FA Cup quarter-final clash against Premier League rivals Manchester City has been confirmed.Arne Slot's side made it through the last eight of the world's oldest knockout competition after beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at Molineux last Friday.But they were handed one of the hardest fixtures imaginable when they were drawn away to Pep Guardiola's side in the quarter-finals.The date for the fixture has now been confirmed, with the Etihad match set to go ahead on Saturday, April 4, with a 12.45pm kick-off. The game will be televised live by TNT Sports in the UKFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe early Saturday start time opens up the door for either side to play a potential Champions League quarter-final fixture on the following Tuesday (April 7), although both teams will have to overcome a first-leg deficit if they are to reach the quarterfinals of that competition.The Reds went down 1-0 in Galatasaray while City were beaten 3-0 at Real Madrid.The three other FA Cup quarter-final fixtures have also been confirmed. Chelsea will host Port Vale on Saturday, April 4, with a 5.15pm kick-off, before Southampton entertain Arsenal later that evening at 8pm.Leeds United will then travel to West Ham for the final qurter-final fixture on Sunday, April 5, with kick-off earmarked for 4.30pm.Arne Slot will be keen to salvage some silverware from the season after the Reds failed to build a successful defence of their Premier League title.However, qualification for next season's Champions League remains a top priority, with Liverpool currently sixth in the table.They will have a golden opportunity to capture another three points when struggling Tottenham Hotspur visit Anfield on Sunday afternoon.Liverpool FC Bringback collectionThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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