Liverpool vs Norwich predictions: Goals likely as Klopp's farewell begins
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- Liverpool have gone four games without a clean sheet at home
- Norwich have scored in five of their last six games
- Recommended bet: Both teams to score
Liverpool's build-up for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Norwich was rocked by Friday's bombshell announcement that Jurgen Klopp is leaving at the end of the campaign.
The German will prove hard to replace, having taken on such a major role in driving the Reds forward and the coming months look set to be full of intrigue and rumour regarding his successor.
However, for now, he needs to get his players focused on Sunday's cup clash with Championship side Norwich, who are coached by his great friend, David Wagner.
They booked a spot in the Carabao Cup final in midweek, but can the Reds keep themselves in the hunt for another visit to Wembley?
Team news
The Reds remain without Mohamed Salah, who is one of a string of absentees going into this clash. The forward is back on Merseyside receiving treatment for a hamstring injury and could rejoin the Egypt squad should they make it through Sunday's clash with DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Wataru Endo is away at the Asian Cup with Japan, but Trent Alexander-Arnold (knee) and Dominik Szoboszlai (hamstring) trained on Friday and could feature.
Norwich have close to a clean bill of health, with Danny Batth (hamstring) their only absentee.
The stats
- Liverpool have seen both teams score in all five of their Carabao Cup games this term
- The Reds have conceded in their last four home FA Cup ties, including a 2022 clash with Norwich
- The Canaries are without a clean sheet in their last 15 away trips
- Liverpool have conceded eight times across their last six games at Anfield
- Norwich have scored in five of their last six FA Cup ties
- Liverpool have scored 16 goals across their last six meetings with Norwich
Prediction
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It is likely to be an emotional day at Anfield on Sunday, as the Reds begin a long goodbye to one of their greatest-ever managers.
Klopp's side top the Premier League, have secured a last 16 spot in the Europa League and they are a threat in this competition.
That is in addition to their spot in the Carabao Cup final, meaning they have a shot at a quadruple.
The Reds head into this game unbeaten in nine and they are 1/9 favourites to see off Championship opposition.
Their quality is undoubted and having scored 16 times across their previous six encounters with Norwich, the hosts should be good for a goal in this clash.
However, Norwich have scored in five of their last six and they should be confident of causing problems for the hosts, who beat Arsenal 2-0 in the first round but benefitted from the Gunners' woeful finishing.
Liverpool have seen both teams score in each of their five Carabao Cup matches already and they have gone four games without a clean sheet at Anfield.
Liverpool have conceded eight goals across their last six at home and they are missing some important defensive presences for this clash.
With injury issues coupled with the distraction of Klopp's departure, goals feel likely.
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