Liverpool led at the break courtesy of two superb goals but Barnsley arguably had more opportunities. There were no changes at half time but a trio of planned subs on the hour saw Konate replace Gomez, Ekitike on for Chiesa and Wirtz for Frimpong.

But, in the end, the main talking point proved to be the circumstances surrounding Barnsley’s only goal – an inexplicable Szoboszlai back-heel attempt in the six-yard box that allowed former Liverpool academy player Adam Phillips to gleefully tap in at the Kop end.

Liverpool’s FA Cup meeting with Barnsley comes with familiar themes of belief, history and emotion resurfacing around Anfield once again. The draw has handed us a League One opponent, but also a side carrying deep Liverpool connections,

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