Kop 10 second homes
It could be the Blues, it could be the Black Cats, but the fact of the matter is that the Reds will be heading back to Wembley Way for the second time in as many months come mid-April.
And if the old Wembley was so frequented by Reds fans that they called it 'Anfield South', the new Wembley is becoming a more familiar setting by the month.
But there's been a few stadiums around Europe that have been the backdrop of many a memorable night for the Reds down the years. And so here we bring you our Kop 10 second homes.
1. Old Wembley, London
Liverpool fans made the trip down to Wembley so often that the great old stadium was once re-christened 'Anfield South'. Between 1970 and 1992, there were laughing Reds down Wembley Way on no fewer than 27 occasions (if you include pre-season jaunts for Charity Shield clashes). One European Cup and four League Cups as well as countless shields made their way to the Anfield trophy cabinet.
In the FA Cup, the first win in the capital came in 1965 when Ron Yeats lifted the trophy aloft. Newcastle were thrashed by Bill Shankly's men in 1974, Everton were beaten twice in three years as Alan Hansen and Ronnie Whelan got their hands on the silverware in 1986 and 1989 respectively. Then in 1992 Sunderland were swept aside.
2. Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
For Kopites of a certain age, the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff was always the equivalent of the old Wembley. Up until three weeks ago, many had never made the trip to the capital for a cup final. Younger Reds got to know the streets and pubs around the shiny, new arena on the banks of the River Taff just as generations who went before them grew accustomed to the aura of the old Wembley.
Liverpool made five cup final appearances at the home of the Welsh national side throughout the six years it took centre stage as the new Wembley was being built. If Wembley of old was 'Anfield South', then the Millennium Stadium was undoubtedly 'Anfield South-West'.
3. Stadio Olimpico, Rome
The famous old stadium has played host to four European Cup and Champions League finals since the competition's inception in 1955. Liverpool won half of those. Borussia Monchengladbach were beaten 3-1 in 1977 and then AS Roma were baffled by Bruce Grobbelaar's wobbly legs in 1984 as Liverpool beat their Italian opposition in their own back yard on penalties.
A great win 2001, when a Michael Owen double secured Liverpool a place in the UEFA Cup fifth round, ensured that the Reds' unbeaten record in the Eternal City remained intact.
4. Goodison Park, Liverpool
Last Tuesday night Steven Gerrard became the first Liverpool-born Red to score a hat-trick in a Merseyside derby. His treble on Tuesday was the first from a Liverpool player in the league against Everton since Ian Rush in 1982. That year Rush put four past the neighbours as the Reds hammered them 5-0 in front of their home crowd.
They put four past the Blues at Goodison in 1955, despite being a second division side at the time. Everton, on the other hand, were a strong first division outfit. Billy Liddell struck first before Alan A'Court doubled Liverpool's advantage. A brace from John Evans clinched a memorable and suprising victory. Gary McAllister's last-gasp winner at the home of the Blues back in 2001 will also go down in Liverpool folklore.
5. Celtic Park, Glasgow
After the Hillsborough tragedy in April 1989, support for the people of Liverpool came from all around the footballing world and none more so than from Glasgow. More than 60,000 Celtic fans packed into Parkhead on April 30 for a friendly match between Liverpool and Celtic. They raised £250,000, rallied the spirits of the players and displayed solidarity with the Reds fans. As the two teams took to the field the entire ground sang 'You'll Never Walk Alone' before the chant of 'Liverpool, Liverpool' rang around the stadium. Liverpool played many testamonials there and were chosen to play in the official opening of Celtic's Jock Stein Stand in August 1998.
6. Nou Camp, Barcelona
February 2007 and it was another magical night in Europe for the Reds and another against the odds victory for Rafa Benitez's side. Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Xavi and Andres Iniesta were swept aside but not before Deco struck and the Spanish champions threatened a comfortable win. Craig Bellamy levelled proceedings before John Arne Riise set up a perfect return leg at Anfield by smashing into the roof of Victor Valdes's net. Liverpool have been to the colossal Nou Camp four times and they've yet to be beaten there. They've drawn twice and, thanks to a John Toshack's 13th minute winner in 1976, won twice.
7. Maine Road, Manchester
Manchester City's old ground in Moss Side became a successful hunting ground for the Reds, especially as a venue for FA Cup semi-finals. Back in 1950, Bob Paisley was on the scoresheet as Liverpool pulled off a 2-0 victory over their rivals from across Stanley Park to progress to their first ever Wembley final. Everton were despatched at Maine Road again in 1977 as the Reds reached the FA Cup final and looked to be on the brink of an historic treble. That year they lost to Manchester United at Wembley and were forced to settle for a league and European Cup double. However, seven years later, Fagan's Reds were back at Maine Road and this time they won the League Cup against the Blues to lay the foundations for what would be a treble-winning year.
8. Villa Park, Birmingham
Villa Park has been the scene of a handful of memorable semi-final outings for the Reds. In April 1965, Liverpool were en route to their first ever FA Cup win. A trophy that both Everton and Manchester United had won was yet to grace the Liverpool cabinet throughout the club's 73-year history. Chelsea were beaten 2-0 and Ron Yeats led his side out at Wembley later that year. In 1974, Brian Hall, John Toshack and Kevin Keegan were on the scoresheet as Bill Shankly's Liverpool won a semi-final replay against Leicester on the way to their second FA Cup victory. And in 1981, the Reds won their first ever League Cup there, edging West ham 2-1 in a replay. Kenny Dalglish and Alan Hansen netted for Paisley's men.
9. The Ataturk Stadium, Istanbul
Liverpool have won at the Ataturk only once since it was built in 2001, so it might not exactly fit the criteria of a 'second home'. But mention the word 'Istanbul' within earshot of anyone who has any vague affiliation to the Liverbird and nothing else but the glorious images of that astonishing night will spring to mind. Taksim Square was awash with red from the early afternoon of Tuesday the 24th until way after the final whistle blew in the Ataturk Stadium in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, May 26. It will forever bear special resonance for all Liverpool fans.
10. New Wembley, London
It took a while, perhaps too long, to make it to the new Wembley. Everton went there twice but a win in April against either the Blues or Sunderland will see the Reds return for the FA Cup final on May 5. That would be the third outing in four months to a place that is fast becoming a Liverpool second home.