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Barnes: I'd rather Liverpool got closer to Man City than won the League Cup

The Reds legend believes progress in the Premier League is more important to Jurgen Klopp's side than ending a wait for silverware in cup competition

Sustaining a Premier League title challenge is more important to Liverpool than winning the FA Cup or Carabao Cup, says John Barnes.

It has been suggested, having failed to lift major silverware since 2012, that the Reds need to get back on the winners’ podium as a matter of urgency this season.

Klopp has led his side to three finals during his time at the helm, but is yet to clear that hurdle and deliver tangible success.