Baines From 2016 to 2017, a fourth substitute was allowed in semi-final matches if the game went into extra time. However, for the semi-final, it was treated as a neutral venue.[9][10]. As for Liverpool a lot will depend on Suarez and Gerrard. Gibson’s arrival in January 2012 did little to raise Everton spirits but the Goodison faithful were soon won over by the Irishman’s commanding displays. In 2003, it was announced that all future semi-finals would be played at the new Wembley Stadium, once it had opened;[5] this took effect in 2008. The advantage Everton have in the air is also a big key for them, what they have is better attackers of the ball in the air. Both are match winners on the bog occasion. Suarez will start-up front on his own. Everton have the edge over Liverpool in terms of form and confidence. Distin Everton are one of the form teams in the Premier League. Liverpool v Everton in the FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley. Fellani will be dominate in the air as per usual, and will be threat on every set piece. Left wing for Everton is where David Moyes real selection headache comes from. Apr 13, 2012 - Images from Wembley. Downing Our. Developed and maintained by the LFC Technology and Transformation Team. Drenthe The Croatian could do no wrong when he arrived on Merseyside from Rangers for £5.5million, and that seemed to be the case against the Reds when he slotted the opening goal after capitalising on a defensive mix-up. Lucas is a very important part of this side and will improve the team immeasurably when he returns in August. Gerrard When Liverpool did managed to get in behind them it was in the second half when they were try to push forward after Liverpool had equalised. Third choice goalkeeper Brad Jones starts asPepe Reina and Doni are both suspended. The two centre halves will be picked from either Distin, Heitinga or Jagielka. Remember him? They said that he was static and was too far back on his line. ), Sign up for the big Everton stories from a fantastic season so far. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. It will also be remembered for a very good 2nd half performance from their £50m strike duo Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll. Everton v Liverpool FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium. Pic Andrew Teebay. The important statistic is that he found the back of the net with one of these and now has scored in all three of his FA Cup appearances. The Guadaloupe-born defender played for Everton for a further three seasons and is still plying his trade in the Premier League at the age of 38 with Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He’d only made a couple of touches but not even attempted to pass the ball before he got the assist. Now Distin and Heitinga have played the majority of the games, but lately Moyes has been swapping them three around. Their availability is key to Liverpool continuing any sort of form or run towards the end of this season. Jelavice. Andy Carroll heads in a late winner to help Liverpool beat Everton at Wembley and book a place in the FA Cup final. Sightings of the rare Hibbert have been few and far between over the last year and a half but he could be involved against Manchester United on Saturday.

In Baines, Everton have a marauding full back who’s delivery from wide is a key tactic for Everton. Having trailed at half-time, Liverpool levelled through Luis Suarez just past the hour mark and there was to be a special finale for travelling Kopites to celebrate three minutes before the end. Accessibility links. Since 2008, all semi-finals have been held at Wembley. A good finisher, but also really strong in the air. Andy Carroll had five attempts yesterday and his only one on target found the back of the net, giving him a chance conversion of 20%. When the goals started drying up for Cahill, you could not see any other part of his game which helped Everton’s attack. It will be a huge challenge for Spearing and Henderson to cope with the experience and presence of Fellani, backed up by Gibson. Glen Johnson will play at right back after coming through a 55 minute display against Blackburn on Tuesday. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Liverpool beat Everton three times in a season for the first time ever. This table is updated after the 2019–20 FA Cup. His link up play with Suarez is crucial also. The FA Cup semi-finals are played to determine which teams will contest the FA Cup Final. Wide right is a choice between Bellamy and Kuyt, I think Kuyt will get the call as he did not play a part in Tuesday’s match and will be fully rested. That is a match between Everton and Liverpool at Wembley!!!

With Reina and his understudy Doni both suspended, Brad Jones will take his place in-goal, on the back of a strange performance from him against Blackburn. Steven Gerrard will play in front of those two, but Liverpool will have the ability to swap Henderson and Gerrard if Liverpool are struggling to pass the ball. The highest-scoring match was Hull City's 5–3 victory over Sheffield United in the second 2014 semi-final. All four players must have gained confidence from their performances on Tuesday and will be good options from the bench. Further stats via @OptaJoe and the Opta Sports team can be found below: Jay Spearing lost the ball the least for Liverpool in the semi-final whilst Glen Johnson lost the ball the most in the side. In terms of losing possession he was joint third in losing possession the least. [15] It was the fourth semi-final to be played at the new Wembley Stadium. His partner I think will be Daniel Agger. On April 14, 2012 the Merseyside rivals met in the capital to battle for a place in the final – and it was Kenny Dalglish’s Reds who triumphed in the lunchtime kick-off. I think Moyes will go for Jagielka, but I would not be surprised if its Heitinga. He did come on in 2012 but gave away the free-kick that led to Liverpool’s second. Liverpool come from behind to beat Everton at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final in 2012. The former Manchester United utility man left Merseyside in 2013 and is currently part of the backroom staff at Valencia.

Luis Suarez has now scored consecutively in his three FA Cup appearances. The 37-year-old is still at the club but is due to leave for MLS outfit Colorado Rapids in the summer after 10 seasons of predominantly solid service for the Toffees. Daniel Agger was untroubled in his unfamiliar left back role and tried to join in with the play down the left win although Stewart Downing didn’t really give him any options to play a pass in behind Everton’s rearguard. More surprising was the fact that Steven Gerrard only had one shot, off target, and that it was in the first half. Currently a pundit in America. Chris Shaw Everything is running as smoothly as possible in the lead up to the semi final. He has a couple of options, firstly Magaye Gueye has impressed in his last few games and probably is the form player to take that role. David Moyes is keeping a low profile, his players are fully focused on the semi final. Reminds me a lot of Nick Barmby, because he has that knack of scoring a goal. Depending on how the game is going that will dictate where he plays. This was repeated in 1994, although a replay between Manchester United and Oldham Athletic was held at Maine Road, Manchester. Skrtel is the one certainty to start having been a regular all season and Liverpool’s best defender this season.