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...
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Progressing to the Semi-Finals
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