Liverpool are back in FA Cup action on Sunday when they play host to Championship side Cardiff City in the fourth round at Anfield.
With an important Premier League match four days later, at home to Leicester City, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will be expected to rotate his side somewhat, with progression to the last 16 still very much the expectation.
But Cardiff who will be travelling in great numbers from South Wales, are not just coming to make the numbers up and will be looking to execute what would be a famous giant killing.
So, ahead of the last-32 tie, the ECHO fired some questions at Wales Online's Cardiff City correspondent, Glen Williams, to get the inside track on the Bluebirds and see what he makes of their chances.
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Cardiff visit Anfield on Sunday for the fourth round of the FA Cup, is there buzz about the fixture down there?
You can say that again!
It's no secret that it's not been a season for the ages for the Welsh capital city club, but when Liverpool was drawn out of the bag it was a much-needed boost for the club.
It's a real glamour tie for supporters down in these parts and the travelling contingent cannot wait for it.
The Bluebirds appear to be struggling close to the Championship relegation zone at the moment, but have won their last two league games. How has the team been playing across the season in general?
It was utterly dire at the start of the season. Losing eight games in a row was a real nadir and it saw the end of Mick McCarthy's tenure with the Bluebirds.
There has been improvement under Steve Morison, though, it must be said. He has made some decent loan signings in the January market and Cardiff have looked better for it in the last two games.
For a season which started out with hopes of promotion, however, it has been disappointing on the whole.
You recently lost top goal scorer Kieffer Moore to Bournemouth, how big a blow is that?
Yeah, it's pretty big. He was comfortably Cardiff's top asset and was the Bluebirds' top scorer last season and this year so far.
But he wanted the move and tabled a transfer request and Morison said that he would rather people who were here and ready for the fight than wantaway stars.
But Moore's replacements, Jordan Hugill and Uche Ikpeazu, have both provided match-winning displays in their first two outings. It's just a shame Ikpeazu is Cup tied for this weekend.
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Five players have come to South Wales on loan in the transfer window. Are there any that supporters have big expectations for?
Tommy Doyle is the one. What a classy little player he is. He is a real diamond and Man City have got a real prospect on their hands there.
He has made an immediate impact since joining, linking the midfield and attack in a way Cardiff have been unable to do up until now this season.
I expect big things from him this season and beyond, truth be told.
You'll know plenty about Liverpool's dangermen, but who should the Reds be wary of in the Cardiff side?
Certainly the lad Doyle. He will be the one pulling the strings in the middle of the park.
Jordan Hugill will also be someone who can offer a goal threat. He has a point to prove after an awful first half of the season on loan at West Brom. He has the bit between his teeth.
Then there are two youngsters who could have an impact this weekend. Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies are two academy youngsters who, with five players cup-tied, look set to be given a chance at some point on Sunday.
Davies has a real turn of pace while Colwill offers creativity. We may see them in some capacity at Anfield.
One of the beauties of the FA Cup is an increased away allocation. How many Bluebirds are expected to make the journey north to make it a great occasion?
Cardiff had an allocation of just under 7,000 and very, very quickly sold out! So expect them in droves...
Liverpool and Cardiff once slugged out a rollercoaster League Cup final, back in 2012. Does that match still linger in the memories of supporters?
Oh, certainly. It is one of the most iconic matches in recent memory! That Ben Turner goal in extra-time, coupled with the photo of Craig Bellamy's potentially wry smile in the background, is perfect.
It was a right old ding-dong, that's for sure. Anything close to that will be a big bonus this weekend.
If you could put just one Liverpool player in the Cardiff side, which one would it be?
Good question. I would probably say Virgil van Dijk. Cardiff's defence has been shaky at best this season and his quality wouldn't go amiss.
Cardiff wouldn't mind a couple of others, though, I'm sure...
What would an FA Cup win at Anfield do for Cardiff's season?
It would be huge. It really, really would.
Staying out of the relegation zone is the only thing on fans' minds here, realistically, and the shot in the arm a win at Anfield would give this young crop would be unquantifiable.
Cardiff are set to field a youngish side, so for them to have that experience under their belts, it will stand Cardiff in good stead for quite some time.
Finally, what is your prediction for the final score?
As much as everyone in Cardiff would love a Bluebirds win, it's difficult to bet against Liverpool at the minute. It would be great to see them get a goal, though, and give the visiting fans something to cheer about!
Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff.
