Everton’s players were reportedly abused by a fan or fans in the home section after Arouna Kone put the Premier League team in front in the second minute of the game at Carlisle’s Brunton Park ground.
Roberto Martinez feels Everton are still hurting after their League Cup exit ahead of their clash with Carlisle.
Earlier this month, Everton raised over £8,000 for Carlisle to help aid their clean-up of Brunton Park after it was severely damaged during Storm Desmond.
The last game of this round will start in five minutes, with Chelsea away at MK Dons.
The ESPN FC crew weigh in on Everton’s capitulation in their Capital One Cup elimination by Manchester City.
The Cumbrians have won only one of their past 15 FA Cup ties against top-flight opposition, beating QPR 1-0 in January 1986 (D2 L12).
“It’s a game we can all look forward to and we want to make sure we know as much as we can about them so we can cause them some problems”.
Everton will arrive with a strong squad for this tie, as they can not afford to slip up and go out to a lower league side, especially as the FA Cup is now their only chance of a trophy this season.
Broadcasters BT Sport said that an incident had occurred after the goal, which saw Everton manager Roberto Martinez, Carlisle manager Keith Curle and fourth official Sebastian Stockbridge come together to discuss something that had happened in the crowd.
“It is important that we get our heads up”.
His Carlisle United counterpart Keith Curle was also impressed by Barkley and said: “He’s a quality quality player, even coming off the pitch, I don’t think our players were quick enough to get his shirt”.
“I thought the referee dealt with that well”.
Everton have typically produced their best performances this season in cup competition, and their strength in-depth should prove a bridge too far for underdogs Carlisle. “It’s just a matter of time before one of the deals is clinched”. Can you overcome Everton in the cup?