PICK OF THE SPORT: Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool takes on Manchester United for a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals — a knockout game you cannot miss, writes Dylan Bettencourt.
With Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, fans have labelled his final few games as his farewell tour, and they hope to win as many trophies as possible.
After already winning the Carabao Cup, the FA Cup will be next in the club’s sights as they face Manchester United in the quarter-final on Sunday evening.
It’s classic red-versus-red rivalry for a spot in the final four and a trip to Wembley Stadium for the winner.
Liverpool, of course, go into the fixture as overwhelming favourites given their current form but Manchester United will relish the chance to spoil the party.
The blockbuster clash kicks off at 5.30pm on Sunday.
Before that, Wolverhampton Wanderers will face Coventry City on Saturday at 2.15pm and then Manchester City take on Newcastle at 7.30pm.
And on Sunday, Chelsea face championship side Leicester City at 2.45pm.
All the action will be live on DStv channel 203.
➤ The Nedbank Cup round of 16 continues over the weekend with many smaller teams already upsetting the favourites.
Richards Bay will kick off the weekend when they face SuperSport United at 3pm on Saturday, while Chippa United face the Ravens at the same time.
After that, Orlando Pirates will look to avoid an upset when they face Hungry Lions at 6pm.
D’General will play host to TS Galaxy on Sunday at 3pm before Maritzburg United face Mamelodi Sundowns at 6pm.
All the cup action will be live on DStv channel 202.
➤ Last weekend’s Six Nations produced some of the most exciting international rugby seen in months – and this weekend promises to be no different.
None of the three matches – all being played on Saturday because of St Patrick’s Day on Sunday – can be predicted with any degree of certainty.
Wales takes on Italy in Cardiff and given the way Wales was wiped out by France last week, and the way Italy have been playing, the result is no certainty.
The Italians are coming off a stunning victory against Scotland and a famous draw against France. They will be without their inspirational fullback Ange Capuozzo, but they will be up for a fight.
Ireland will be smarting at having their grand slam dreams shattered by an inspired England team and they will be hoping to take revenge against Scotland in Dublin – but Scotland also have a point to prove after losing to Italy.
England have never had a better chance of beating France, who have been blowing hot and cold since they lost to the Springboks at the World Cup and there are no signs to indicate this will change.
On the other hand, nothing can be more inspiring for England than beating Ireland and it looks as if Steve Borthwick has finally got his team together.
All matches will be played on Saturday on DStv channel 201.
Wales vs Italy 4.15pm.
Ireland vs Scotland 6.45pm.
France vs England 10pm.
Pictured above: Outgoing Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp.
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