Shrewsbury Town will be targeting a giant-killing in the FA Cup fourth round when they welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to Montgomery Waters Meadow on Sunday afternoon.
Sam Ricketts’ men are 12 points above the relegation zone in League One and will almost certainly be targeting another cup run to match their 2015-16 season when they reached the fifth round before losing to Manchester United.
Getting past Liverpool will be no mean feat, though, despite the almost guarantee that Jurgen Klopp will field a youthful side akin to the one that beat Everton 1-0 in the third round.
bet365 make the League One outfit 5/1 (6.0) outsiders to stun Liverpool, a price that will surely garner plenty of interest.
The Reds have never prioritised this competition under Klopp but are 9/20 (1.45) to reach the fifth round for the first time since the German took charge in 2016.
Four of the Shrews’ last six games in all competitions have ended all-square and another draw, which would force a replay at Anfield, is 19/5 (4.80).
Ricketts will surely field his strongest line-up for the visit of the European champions, especially with his side having not been in action since 18 January.
Curtis Jones was the hero in the last round and should start again alongside the likes of Harvey Elliott and Neco Williams. Fabinho, Dejan Lovren and Naby Keita could all feature after returning from injury.
There is little doubt that this tournament is not high up in Liverpool’s pecking order this season but that did not stop their youngsters making an impression during the 1-0 win over Everton in the third round, with the Reds dominating the game for long periods.
The price on the Reds to win is too short to consider but there could be plenty of action in Shropshire considering the hosts have managed just two clean sheets in their last nine home fixtures.
Although 16th in League One, Shrewsbury have found their scoring touch of late with a goal in each of their last 13 games in all competitions in front of their own fans.
Both teams to score pays out at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365 but with both attacks looking strong and the home defence certainly susceptible, greater value comes in the form of over 3.5 goals at 13/8 (2.63).
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.