Liverpool advance in FA Cup Third Round with flair and flaws
Liverpool booked their place in the FA Cup Fourth Round with a 4-1 win over Barnsley at Anfield, a result that suggested comfort but told a far more nuanced story. In the FA Cup Third Round, margins often blur between control and complacency, and...
Liverpool vs Barnsley: Confirmed Team News and Starting XI
Liverpool kickoff their FA Cup campaign against EFL League One side Barnsley at Anfield.
With the Reds currently sitting 4th in the Premier League and already knocked out of the Carabao Cup, this game is bigger than it looks on paper for Arne Slot's side.
The Dutchman has...
Liverpool v Barnsley: FA Cup Preview and Latest Team News
Liverpool return to Anfield with a familiar brief, progress in the Emirates FA Cup without fuss, protect key players where possible and maintain momentum in a congested winter schedule. Barnsley will come and look to provide a memorable cup upset in a game that is...
Arne Slot Previews Liverpool's Clash with Barnsley
There is a particular honesty to cup football when the league table refuses to flatter you. For Liverpool, the Emirates FA Cup offers clarity as much as opportunity, a chance to focus on ninety minutes rather than long term narratives. Hosting Barnsley at Anfield, Arne Slot framed the...
Arne Slot Discusses Potential Liverpool Lineup vs Barnsley
Liverpool’s relationship with the FA Cup has rarely been straightforward in recent years, and Arne Slot knows that better than most. The Liverpool manager is keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s missteps as Barnsley arrive at Anfield for the third round.
Slot’s first FA Cup campaign...
FA Cup Preview - Liverpool FC vs Barnsley
Date: Monday, 12 January 2026
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Liverpool returns to Anfield for FA Cup duty knowing this competition now carries added weight. After a physically demanding and emotionally charged outing against Arsenal, Arne Slot will be expected to rotate heavily — not out of disrespect for the...
Arsenal vs Liverpool sets tone for winter title narrative
Arsenal welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League meeting that carries weight beyond a single evening. This is a fixture shaped by momentum, expectation and the quiet pressure that comes with sustaining belief across a long season. For Arsenal, the aim is continuity....
Arne Slot Keeps Focus Amid Marc Guehi Transfer Noise
Liverpool’s January transfer window has been nudged into life by developments at Crystal Palace, yet Arne Slot has made it clear that speculation will not divert him from his priorities. With Palace captain Marc Guehi now openly available should a price be met, the Liverpool head...
Szoboszlai Refuses to Crown Arsenal as Title Race Pressure Mounts
In January, football has a habit of lying. Tables appear stable, narratives harden, and champions are prematurely crowned in pubs, phone-ins and social feeds. Yet for Dominik Szoboszlai, the idea that the Premier League title race is already settled feels not only premature but faintly...
Liverpool risk letting Antoine Semenyo slip away
Liverpool’s reputation in the transfer market has long been built on patience, planning and precision. Yet even the smartest operations can misjudge moments, and January now looms as one of those tests. Injuries and a thin squad have sharpened the need for reinforcement, but with the window approaching,...
