Liverpool face a Marseille team that can beat anyone … and lose to anyone

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I cannot access the specific Guardian article you've linked. The search results provided do not include content from that particular URL, and my instructions prevent me from fabricating article content based on headlines. However, I can offer you information about the Marseille vs Liverpool match from the available search results, which cover similar topics: **Match Overview:** Marseille will host Liverpool on **Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 8pm GMT** at the Stade Vélodrome in southern France[2]. This Champions League league-phase fixture is crucial for both teams' qualification hopes. **Current Form:** Liverpool have drawn four of their last five matches, including stalemates against Burnley, Fulham, and Leeds[2]. Conversely, Marseille demonstrated impressive attacking prowess with a **5-2 victory over Angers** just before this clash[4], scoring 16 goals in their last three matches[2]. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's side have won their last two Champions League matches: 2-1 against Newcastle and 3-2 against Union SG[5]. **Head-to-Head Context:** Liverpool hold a strong historical advantage, winning their last three meetings against Marseille by an aggregate score of 7-1, though the most recent match was in November 2008[2]. De Zerbi has an unbeaten home record against Liverpool from his Brighton tenure (W1 D1)[1]. **Key Statistics:** Marseille sit third in Ligue 1 with 35 points from 18 games[5]. Liverpool have won four of their six Champions League matches this season[2]. A draw would secure Liverpool a spot in the knockout phase play-offs at minimum[5]. For the full Guardian analysis, you'll need to access the article directly through their website.