Bournemouth and Burton Albion ready for FA Cup clash

Monday 13 Jan 2014
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe

The mouth-watering prospect of a Fourth Round home tie against seven-times FA Cup winners Liverpool awaits for either Bournemouth or Burton Albion.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe admits facing the Reds would be a dream match-up for the South Coast club, but there is still work to do if the Cherries are to make it happen.

The 36-year-old said: "Burton Albion are a good side, currently sitting second in League Two and we will not be underestimating them.

 

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"Hosting a club the size of Liverpool in the Fourth Round is a great incentive for both sides, and I'm certain that both sets of players will be determined to get the result."

Heavy rain and a waterlogged pitch forced the postponement of the Third Round fixture between Bournemouth and the Brewers at Dean Court ten days ago.

The hosts will be looking to get back to winning ways after being on the receiving end of a 3-0 trouncing against Wigan in the Championship on Saturday, while high-flyers Albion maintained their promotion charge with a win over Cheltenham Town.

By Gary Stonehouse Staff Writer