Liverpool vs Norwich LIVE: FA Cup fourth round result and reaction as Virgil van Dijk and Diogo Jota score in win
Jurgen Klopp leads his Reds just days after confirming he will leave Anfield this summer
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool beat Norwich City 5-2 in the FA Cup, in Jurgen Klopp’s first match in charge since he announced his intention to resign once the end of the season arrives.
Curtis Jones, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch were all on the scoresheet for the Reds to see off the Canaries, who pulled back to 1-1 and 4-2 but were soundly beaten in the end and will have to continue their push for the playoff spots in the Championship.
For the Reds, the quadruple challenge remains on and they will face Southampton or Watford in the fifth round.
Follow all the build-up and action from Anfield below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:
Academy products star in FA Cup to show Liverpool are ready for life after Jurgen Klopp
While Jurgen Klopp’s long goodbye has begun, the possibility is growing that the final farewell will come at Wembley. In dispatching Norwich City, in setting up a fifth-round meeting with Watford or Southampton at Anfield, Liverpool opened a path to a second domestic Cup double in three seasons. The FA Cup will not define Klopp’s reign, but it may bring it to a glorious end on 25 May.
Predictably, there were points when “I’m so glad Jurgen is a Red” echoed around Anfield. Klopp has asked fans not to sing the song devoted to him during games; in the next four months, he may have to get used to them ignoring his wishes. And yet this was more than a mere sentimental occasion: the decibel level probably peaked as he was serenaded after the final whistle but until then, the loudest cheer may have been reserved for the sight of the returning Andy Robertson, who made his first appearance since October. It added to the sense Liverpool are gaining in strength as well as momentum. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dominik Szoboszlai made their comebacks after shorter lay-offs. Klopp hopes it will be business as usual, despite his bombshell, and Liverpool showed few signs of being distracted.
Rich Jolly at Anfield:
Academy products star to show Liverpool are ready for life after Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool 5-2 Norwich City: Curtis Jones scored and Conor Bradley assisted twice as the Reds won in the fourth round
FT - Liverpool 5-2 Norwich
Jurgen Klopp at full time:
“Good game, cup game, Norwich had their moments. They did well and the second goal was exceptional.
“Our goals were wonderful, we played well from the beginning and we were in charge of the game. Only positives about the game.
“Curtis Jones is in a great moment, super important in different departments. He’s a very good player but a role model as well for our academy guys. If Jones can learn defending, everybody can: positioning, rhythm, everything.”
FT - Liverpool 5-2 Norwich
Curtis Jones speaking after full time:
“No injuries and we’re into the next round so a good night overall” he said.
“We just carry on. We’ve got goals we set so nothing has changed. It’s sad for the whole club but it’s [Klopp’s] choice and we respect that.
“I’m playing all the games and consistent so happy days all around. We’ll be giving it more for all four competitions.”
FT - Liverpool 5-2 Norwich
The whistle goes seconds later and that’s it - Liverpool are into the FA Cup fifth round, a 5-2 victory over Norwich meaning they will host Southampton or Watford next time out.
Jurgen Klopp’s final season in charge is still on course for a quadruple.
Norwich will have to continue trying to find Championship consistency and a playoff return to the Premier League.
GOAL! 90+3’ - Liverpool 5-2 Norwich
Goal!
Gakpo has two close-range openings to add gloss; first he’s denied by Long’s block, then the keeper punches the ball away first and catches the forward in the face second.
The Anfield crowd salute Jurgen Klopp once more as Diaz teases the defence on the flank, he finds Bradley and his eventual cross-shot finds Gravenberch at the far post and this time he does score from a yard out!
5-2 and we’re all done.
90’ - Liverpool 4-2 Norwich
Robertson almost gets on the end of a cross and it drops once more to Jota - same result though, smashing it miles over.
Bradley has been named man of the match and that’s probably a fair reflection, as he’s been excellent. Assisted Nunez for the go-ahead goal too, before the interval for 2-1.
Five minutes added on.
87’ - Liverpool 4-2 Norwich
Szoboszlai dips in off the right and drills a low shot in with his left boot - good stop low to his left from Long who keeps hold of it too, with two red shirts running in for a rebound.
Trent Alexander-Arnold then fizzes in another strike, saved, and Jota blazes over the rebound.
Just a few minutes left at Anfield; Norwich have the scoreline more or less respectable at present and will want to keep it to that, especially in case they get another chance themselves to close the gap.
84’ - Liverpool 4-2 Norwich
Diaz beats his man down the left and wins a corner.
Van Dijk wins the ball in the air again, three out of three so far for him off set plays, but it’s not goalwards this time and the Canaries half clear.
Watford and Southampton ended 1-1 so that tie goes to a replay - the winner will play the victor here in the fifth round, which clearly looks like Liverpool right now.
80’ - Liverpool 4-2 Norwich
Another two changes for Norwich: Gibbs and Giannoulis on for Fassnacht and McCallum.
Into the final ten minutes now.
76’ - Liverpool 4-2 Norwich
McConnell has had a good day on his full debut, but perhaps it has caught up with him now. A bit of treatment and then he’s going off, Luis Diaz the final sub for the Reds today.
A good assist earlier for the youngster, though he probably should have been carded as well.
Moments later it should be five - Jota, Gravenberch and Gakpo all involved but the keeper and defensive bodies somehow keep it out.
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