It might have been almost 18 years ago, but the memories of Liverpool's last FA Cup encounter with Everton are still vivid for most Scouse football fans.
The tie took nine goals and more than 300 minutes to decide before Everton ran out 1-0 winners in a second replay at Goodison. But it is the first reply which will live longest in the memory, as goals from Peter Beardsley (2), John Barnes and Ian Rush ensured a pulsating encounter ended 4-4 after extra-time.
The face of English football has changed more than that of your average X-Factor judge in the intervening years as the money filtered through the Premier League has taken effect. These days Merseyside derbies are usually tighter affairs.
One man who won't be putting any money on a repeat of the 1990-91 goalfest is Sammy Lee, though Liverpool's assistant manager is fully aware of the anticipation gripping Merseyside.
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