Liverpool team news v Barnsley: Rio Ngumoha starts as Arne Slot goes strong with his line-up

Liverpool commence their FA Cup campaign for 2025/26 with a third-round tie at home to Barnsley on Monday night, with the winners earning a home tie against Brighton next month.

The Reds were unceremoniously dumped out of this competition at the fourth-round stage last season by Plymouth Argyle, but whereas that result was quickly forgotten amid our triumphant top-flight campaign, a similiar outcome tonight couldn’t be brushed aside as easily.

The Tykes actually won on their previous...