"A late Florian Wirtz-inspired flourish gave a convincing look to Liverpool's margin of victory but Barnsley made their hosts battle for a place in round four. The League One club were a credit as they performed with commitment and ambition at Anfield, but Premier League class always had the edge and ultimately told. How Dominik Szoboszlai will be grateful for that outcome."
"Conor Hourihane's League One strugglers started superbly. Barnsley attacked in numbers and, with 29 seconds on the clock, the former Liverpool academy player Adam Phillips floated an inviting cross from the right over the head of Virgil van Dijk. The striker Davis Keillor-Dunn beat Joe Gomez to the delivery and steered a header beyond Giorgi Mamardashvili only to see it smack the face of a post. Frimpong mopped up the loose ball before Barnsley could capitalise."
Liverpool advanced to the FA Cup fourth round after a 4-1 victory over Barnsley at Anfield, though the final margin belied a competitive contest. Barnsley began aggressively, creating early chances and pressuring Liverpool, including a header that hit the post. Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a brilliant 30-yard strike but soon gave Barnsley a route back with a careless mistake just before halftime. Jeremie Frimpong restored the lead and substitutes Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike added late goals. Liverpool fielded a strong lineup and experienced moments of vulnerability against determined lower-league opponents.
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