Hugo Ekitike equals incredible Kenny Dalglish record at Liverpool after scoring on return from injury in FA Cup

Peter McVitie Tue, 13 January 2026 at 11:06 am UTC·4 min read Liverpool star scores in another competition Liverpool’s comfortable 4-1 victory over Barnsley in the FA Cup third round will largely be remembered for the safe passage into the next stage and the flashes of brilliance from the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong. However, for summer signing Ekitike, the Monday night fixture at Anfield held a far greater historical significance. By coming off the bench to add his name to the scoresheet, the French striker matched a club record that has stood for nearly half a century, cementing his start to life on Merseyside as one of the most prolific regarding the variety of...