Story by“Another uninspired performance”- Liverpool fan reaction to 4-1 FA Cup victoryAnfield IndexTue, January 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM UTC·3 min readLiverpool’s FA Cup Victory Over Barnsley: More Grit Than GlamourLiverpool’s win over Barnsley in the FA Cup may have lacked fireworks, but it opened a window into the current mood around the club. On the Anfield Index podcast Post-match RAW, Guy Drinkel and Trev Downey dissected the game in their characteristically candid style. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“It was the same as we’ve been doing, with another uninspired performance with moments of brilliance from our best players,” Downey said, capturing the mood of a performance that was more functional than fluent. Despite the win, Liverpool’s display failed to impress large sections of the fanbase, or the podcast duo. Barnsley Threats and Broadcast BiasMuch of the frustration stemmed not just from Liverpool’s patchy play, but also from the television coverage.