Liverpool welcome Barnsley in the final game of FA Cup Third Round action. The Reds have found some stability after a hectic end to the year, and enter this clash unbeaten across their last 10 matches in all competitions.

Barnsley come into this clash winless across their last four games, a run which has seen them spiral down the table to the point of being just two points from the drop zone in League One.

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📈 Liverpool v Barnsley Form & Stats

Liverpool put in a solid performance at the Emirates last time out and managed to take a point off the league leaders, being only the second side to leave with something from the Emirates after Man City also claimed a point there earlier in the season. 

This trophy represents one of two opportunities that Liverpool have left to end the season with silverware. For this reason, I’d expect Slot to take the game seriously and field quite a strong lineup with Liverpool welcoming Burnley at the weekend.

Barnsley are a very exciting team to watch and have seen 66 goals across their 21 matches in League One this term (3.14 per game). There is an exact split in the number of goals scored and conceded, which sums up Barnsley’s general approach under Conor Hourihane.

Barnsley have managed to avoid defeat in seven of their 11 away matches in League One this term, but this is a completely different level of challenge which is unlikely to see Barnsley take much from the contest. Barnsley have had to come through two rounds of the cup already to reach this stage, beating York City 3-2 in the opening round and claiming a 1-0 win over Peterborough in Round Two.

📔 Liverpool v Barnsley Formation & Team News

Arne Slot has been focusing on making his side more secure at the back over recent weeks, and has packed the midfield to do this. During Liverpool’s horrific run of form towards the end of last year, the Reds were repeatedly getting exposed by long balls, which left Konate and Van Dijk with far too much space to cover.

I’d imagine that Slot won’t be as focused on control here, knowing that his side have the obvious quality advantage over Barnsley, and possibly need a convincing win to bring some confidence back into the squad. Liverpool’s recent unbeaten run has been solid, but not spectacular - though they are currently missing Isak, Salah and Ekitike.

Barnsley will line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Conor Hourihane being a manager that isn’t afraid to take risks. He’s played with an exciting style since he was appointed as head coach, but recent months have brought into question the sustainability of Hourihane’s approach in a league as competitive as League One. 

Barnsley find themselves just two points clear of the drop zone, so they may have to adjust their style at some point to be more pragmatic and pick up crucial points. I think that Hourihane will encourage his side to get after Liverpool, though this could end up with Barnsley being on the end of a thrashing if they are too bold in their approach.

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