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Mark Wakefield

New kick-off times confirmed for Liverpool and Everton FA Cup third round fixtures

Liverpool and Everton have new kick-off times for their respective FA Cup third round ties against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United.

The Reds take on Wolves in the third round clash at Anfield next month, after the draw was completed on Monday night. It will see Liverpool play their first match of the competition as defending champions, after lifting the trophy last term.

It has been confirmed that Liverpool’s clash has been selected for live television coverage. As a result, a new kick-off time has been selected for the tie.

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The FA have confirmed that the match will now kick-off at 8pm on Saturday, January 7. The match will also be broadcast live on ITV4 and ITVX, the channel’s new streaming service.

Other matches have also been selected for live television coverage that weekend, including Everton’s trip to Manchester United. Sheffield Wednesday’s clash with Newcastle, Cardiff City vs Leeds, Oxford United vs Arsenal and Manchester City’s home tie against Chelsea have all also been chosen.

Everton will take on Man United at Old Trafford on Friday, January 6. The fixture is due to kick off at 8pm, with it also being broadcast on ITV1.

Liverpool are yet to play Wolves in the Premier League this term, after the fixture in September was postponed as a mark of respect after the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A new date for that fixture is yet to be confirmed.

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