Fulham Knock-Out Norwich City From FA Cup

 3-0 

Fulham and Norwich City were the only two Premier League clubs in action today, facing off for the FA Cup Round 3 replay.  The first meeting ended 1-1 at Norwich forcing the rematch today at Craven Cottage.

Fulham had a rather comfortable first-half scoring twice against the visitors.  Darren Bent scored the first goal of the match when a cross from Pajtim Kasami found him in front of the Norwich goal.  Ashkan Dejagah was closer to Kasami, but was unable to connect with a shot.  The cross rolled on to Bent who smashed the ball between keeper Bunn's legs to score (16').

Later in the half Degajah scored the second goal for Fulham.  Winger Kacaniklić was played in-on-goal by Karagounis and had a good look at goal.  Instead of shooting though Kacaniklić decided to be unselfish and played a square pass for Degajah for the easy finish (41').

Norwich were not much better in the second-half and never got on the scoreboard.  Instead Fulham scored one more goal when a header by Steve Sidwell found the net.  Fulback Sascha Riether played a cross to the far-post and Sidwell won the header for the final goal of the match (68').

In the next round Fulham should have an easier time getting past the League One club Sheffield United.  Don't write them off completely though as Sheffield United beat Aston Villa to reach Round 4 of the FA Cup.

Super Match For Suarez, Scores Four Against Norwich

 5-1 

Liverpool have been in a slight slump after the terrific start to the season.  Coming off a surprising loss to Hull City, Liverpool looked to bounce back today against Norwich City.  Liverpool had to play without Daniel Sturridge who is out injured, but Luis Suarez more than made up for the absence with a monster game for the Reds.

Suarez already had two hat-trick games against Norwich on record and his fortunes continued against the Canaries.  Suarez was the first to scored today finishing a spectacular half-volley from over forty yards.  The ball was knocked forward by Steven Gerrard and fell in front of Suarez.  Instead of trapping the ball and pushing further forward, Suarez took the long shot and put the perfect flight on the ball to beat keeper John Ruddy (15').

The second goal came durring a corner-kick that was delivered by Philippe Coutinho.  Gerrard was making a near-post run and Coutinho tried to put the ball on him, but Gerrard missed his attempt to flick the ball.  Suarez was waiting behind him though and scored the one-hopper for his second goal of the match (29').  Suarez completed the hat-trick before the end of the half with another brilliant finish.  The striker made a good run with the ball and separated himself from Leroy Fer with a tricky chip move before blasting the shot to again beat the Norwich keeper (35').

The second-half was not much better for the visitors as Liverpool continued to create shots and keep the Norwich defense on its heels.  Suarez was able to score one more goal with a perfectly struck free-kick to add to his special night (74').

Norwich did eventually get one on the board when Nathan Redmond picked out Bradley Johnson for a header finish (83').  Unfortunately for Norwich, Liverpool got one back when Suarez added an assist to his stats.  He found Sterling with a cross in front of goal for a clean finish and the last goal of the match (88').

Liverpool do not move up any in the table following this win as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City all won matches as well, but the confidence is certainly showing.  Liverpool host West Ham United over the weekend and look to keep momentum heading into the holidays.