Liverpool have been more than unfortunate with their cup draws in recent seasons. The Reds seem to always get a tough draw, no matter the competition. This season has been no different. Some Liverpool fans are livid with drawing Man United in the FA Cup.
Liverpool batter Aston Villa
The Reds earned their spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a convincing win over Aston Villa.
It was a limp cup tie due to a COVID outbreak at the Villa training ground.
The hosts were forced to field a youthful side in order to contain the virus and get the fixture played.
The first half ended level but the Reds showed their class in the second period to waltz to a 4-1 victory at Villa Park.
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Liverpool draw Man United in FA Cup
The Reds never get an easy draw in the cup.
Liverpool have drawn Man United in the fourth round of the FA Cup this season.
Meanwhile, Man City have drawn Cheltenham.
The winners of United v Liverpool will go on to face West Ham or Doncaster.
This draw means that the Reds will face their Manchester rivals twice in a week.
We take on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side this Sunday and then again the following Saturday.
Given the Reds’ history in the cup draws, fans are livid that we’ve been given another tough test in comparison to Man City.
Fans react to draw
Some supporters think there’s something fishy going on.
Others think it’s a great chance to get two over our rivals.
It was an inevitable draw.
We need to win it.