Barnsley, FA Cup and Liverpool
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Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz came off the bench to set each other up for goals as Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 at Anfield on Monday in the final match of the FA Cup's third round.
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The last time Liverpool and Barnsley met was in 2008, with Barnsley the winners on the day by a single goal as well. That was a long time ago, but might help some of the plans going into this one. Barnsley have been in the third tier since getting relegated from the Championship in 2022,
Liverpool return to action on Monday for the start of their FA Cup journey, with Barnsley the visitors to Anfield for a third-round clash. A run of 10 games undefeated has included plenty of highs and a few too many lows for Arne Slot’s side, who are massive favourites to beat a side struggling towards the wrong end of the League One standings.
Liverpool are certain to be without six players for their Premier League trip to Arsenal on Thursday evening, but Hugo Ekitike could be added to the list. Arne Slot ‘s forward ranks continue to bear the brunt of the absences, which will leave him to name a makeshift attack once more at the Emirates.
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