Alex Bullard: Alex Neil - total unknown south of the border when he was appointed, but he's done fantastically well so far.

Peter Gill: Eddie Howe coming back to Bournemouth, never expected it but I think it went ok!

The Waterloo Gooner: Arsene Wenger, the best surprise appointment ever. Arsene who?

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Lionel Messi is among a host of big names left out of Barcelona's starting XI for the Copa del Rey tie with third-division Villanovense (kick-off 19:00 GMT).

Neymar, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta are on the bench but Messi is given a complete rest as youngsters Munir El Haddadi, Sandro Ramirez and Sergi Samper get their chance.

After drawing the first leg 0-0, it would probably be the biggest shock of the season if Barca failed to reach the next round. Make that shock of the century.

Gary Neville's new team Valencia travel to Barakaldo, who play in the Spanish third tier, in the last-32 of the Copa del Rey.

Phil Neville will be alongside interim coach Voro on the bench in the Basque country - and his elder brother will expect a full briefing after the game.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are also in action, with under-pressure Rafa Benitez taking Real to third-division Cadiz for the first leg.

Barca have already drawn their first leg - 0-0 at Villanovense, another third-tier club - and should progress with ease.

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The team news is in and striker Daniel Sturridge makes his first start for Liverpool under boss Jurgen Klopp.

What is serious pain though Daniel?

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Nothing like a left-field managerial appointment to put the cat among the pigeons eh?

And Gary Neville being made Valencia head coach was so left field it was almost still in the changing rooms.

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Welcome.

Three of the League Cup semi-finalists have already been sorted.

Manchester City, Everton and Stoke are already safely through and will be waiting for tonight's draw with interest - and a bit of anxiety.

First though, Southampton and Liverpool will do battle at St Mary's for the honour of joining the Premier League trio. Stay with us.

Getting a little bit impatient Liverpool fans?

It's getting on four years since your last bit of major silverware...

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Spare a thought for Southampton though.

Their last major success came in 1976...

About time isn't it Saints fans?

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