Steven Gerrard was again Liverpool's saviour today as their inspirational captain secured a 1-1 home draw with neighbours Everton in their fourth round FA Cup tie.

Gerrard, who gave Liverpool the lead in the teams' 1-1 Premier League draw on the same ground on Monday, was sent through by a clever Fernando Torres backheel nine minutes into the second half and scored with a low shot that Tim Howard should have saved.

Injury-ravaged Everton had gone ahead midway through the first half when Tim Cahill was left unmarked to head a corner goalwards and Joleon Lescott's headed flick diverted the ball past Pepe Reina.

Liverpool, who left striker Robbie Keane out of the matchday squad, dominated possession throughout but created few clear chances against a well-drilled Everton rearguard.

Earlier today, last year's runners-up Cardiff City held 10-times winners Arsenal to a goalless draw at Ninian Park.

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