Blackpool proved tricky opposition when we faced them in the Carabao Cup round of 16 back in October.
Stephan Lichtsteiner and Emile Smith Rowe scored to give us a 2-1 win over Terry McPhillips’ side, who ensured a nervous finale when Paudie O’Connor pulled a goal back midway through the second half.
Unai Emery was impressed with the Seasiders, and is expecting a similarly tough fixture at the weekend.
on if he’ll play a full strength squad v Blackpool…
We are going to be competitive. The priority is the next match, and that’s Blackpool.