Roy Hodgson will take Liverpool to Old Trafford in January. Photograph: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Roy Hodgson was frustrated after the FA Cup third‑round draw produced a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United for his Liverpool team, meaning that one of the more celebrated clubs in the competition will make a swift exit.
Hodgson's first reaction was to offer a simple "good", through gritted teeth, but he subsequently said that an entertaining occasion awaits.
"It will be an excellent game of football, but it's a bit unfortunate that two Premier League teams of the quality of Manchester United and us get drawn together," he said.
"I always feel that's a bit sad. But it'll be a cracking game of football. No doubt we'll find ourselves on the television again. We seem to be on every week, so I better get my make-up ready."