"Just half an hour after spectacularly putting Liverpool ahead in their FA Cup third round tie against League One side Barnsley, the Hungary international offered the visitors a way back into the contest when a mistimed backheel inside his own box presented lifelong Reds fan Adam Phillips with the chance to bundle the ball into the back of the Anfield net."
"Szoboszlai's frenetic, all-action display was in many ways emblematic of Liverpool's season, with moments of genuine quality offset by errors and lapses in concentration. The victory over Barnsley marks just the second occasion in 31 games this term that Arne Slot's side have won a game by a margin of three or more goals, and even then, it took until Florian Wirtz's strike in the 84th minute for the game to be put to bed truly."
"Considering 57 places in the English pyramid separated the Premier League champions from their opponents on Monday night, Slot may have hoped for a more dynamic display from his team. But, with Liverpool's name now in the hat for the fourth round, the Dutchman will know this competition could provide him and his players with their most viable route to silverware this season."
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a spectacular goal to put Liverpool ahead, then misplayed a backheel that allowed Adam Phillips to score for Barnsley. Szoboszlai later contested a challenge that prompted penalty appeals and then headed Phillips' goalbound shot to safety amid sustained pressure. Liverpool won 4-1, though Florian Wirtz's 84th-minute strike was required to secure a comfortable margin. The victory represents only the second time in 31 games this term that Arne Slot's side have won by three or more goals. Slot faces pressure to produce more dynamic displays, and the FA Cup offers a viable route to silverware.
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