Liverpool handed Merseyside derby fixture date schedule headache after Man United FA Cup draw

Liverpool will have an important Premier League fixture rearranged after their victory in the FA Cup.

The Reds claimed a 3-0 win over Southampton in the fifth round of the competition on Wednesday night. Lewis Koumas opened the scoring before Jayden Danns scored twice in front of the Kop in the second half after making a cameo appearance from the bench.

Jurgen Klopp's side will now prepare to face Manchester United in the quarter-final of the competition. The tie will take place either on March 16 or 17 at Old Trafford, in what will be Liverpool's final match before the international break.

As a result of Liverpool's win over Southampton, it means the Merseyside derby against Everton has been postponed. The game was originally set to be played on March 17 at Goodison Park, but will now have to be rearranged to a different date.

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It's not clear what date will be selected for the fixture, given Liverpool have a busy schedule before the international break. The next two midweeks are taken up by Europa League last-16 ties against Sparta Prague.

Should Liverpool progress to the quarter-final of the Europa League then even fewer dates will be available for the rearranged fixture. The Premier League are expected to confirm a new date for the game in due course.

Liverpool's game against Man United comes following the second leg against Sparta Prague in the Europa League. Before the international break, the Reds now have Premier League games against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City, as well as the three aforementioned cup games against Sparta Prague