PRESTON welcome Liverpool to Deepdale for a crunch Carabao Cup clash under the lights.
The visiting Reds are on a 22-game unbeaten run in all competitions and are fresh from a stunning 5-0 win over Man Utd at the weekend.
Frankie McAvoy’s Lillywhites are currently 19th in the Championship table and were sunk 2-0 by Blackpool in a derby defeat last time out.
When is Preston vs Liverpool?
- This clash is all set for Wednesday, October 27.
- Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST.
- It’s the first meeting between the two sides since an FA Cup game in 2009, which the Reds won 2-0.
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
You can watch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Football and Ultra HD.
Coverage will start at 7pm.
If you’re a Sky customer, grab the Sky Go app to watch wherever you are.
Non-subscribers can purchase a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream on your mobile, tablet, PC or games console.
What is the team news?
James Milner is not available for the tie after picking up a hamstring injury in the win over Man Utd at the weekend.
Naby Keita is also injured, as is Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara. Adrian could play in goal as Caoimhin Kelleher is out too.
Kaide Gordon will hope to play but has just nursed himself back to fitness for the Reds so is a doubt.
Preston will ve without Josh Murphy, Ched Evans and Izzy Brown.
Match odds
- Preston to win in 90 mins – 8/1
- Draw – 11/2
- Liverpool victory – 1/3
*All odds from Betfair and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
