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Paul Clarke

How Everton and Liverpool could play four times in five weeks after FA Cup draw

Liverpool and Everton fans have been reacting to a wild third round FA Cup draw which took place last night.

Tony Adams and former Man City player Micah Richards were on hand for the draw and they pulled some rabbits out of the hat.

With the Merseyside rivals currently preparing to meet at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday night, Marco Silva and Jurgen Klopp learned they'll face another derby clash in the FA Cup next month.

Liverpool to face Everton in the FA Cup third round at Anfield HERE

The ties will be played across the weekend of Friday January 3 to Monday January 6, 2020 and for fans of Liverpool and Everton it could be one of four big games between the two sides.

The Reds host Everton on Wednesday night in the Premier League and after the FA Cup match the two clubs could also meet twice in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

There is also the potential for a fifth game if the FA Cup tie goes to a replay.

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Liverpool face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of that competition on December 17, while Everton host Leicester City the following night.

But for the now the focus is on the upcoming clash between the two sides as Liverpool battle to retain their lead at the top of the Premier League and Everton look to push further up the table.

Jurgen Klopp's men are eight points clear of Leicester City at the top of the tree. Meanwhile, Marco Silva and his side sit in 17th and just two points above the relegation zone.

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