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Henderson concedes Liverpool relieved to still be in FA Cup

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson admits they're happy to be still in tonight's FA Cup fifth round draw.

Having seen the Premier League's top three of Chelsea, Manchester City and Southampton plus sixth-placed Tottenham all lose at home to lower-placed opposition, the Reds were then held to a goalless draw at Anfield by Sky Bet Championship side Bolton on Saturday evening.

"It was obviously a big shock for City, Chelsea and Tottenham to go out but the main thing is we are still in the competition," said the England midfielder.

"To be honest we were pretty focused on what we were doing but the results came on the tannoy and one or two players might have heard but at the same time we just focused on what we needed to do.

"We've seen it for many years, lower league teams have beaten Premier League teams and Saturday was no different but we have shown good character to not lose the game and that is the main thing.

"We are a bit disappointed we didn't win but we are still in the draw and are looking forward to the game on Tuesday."

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