article_snippet: European commitments and a run to the semi-final of the Capital One Cup, in addition to the Capital One Cup continued involvement in the FA Cup, means the Reds have played 46 matches this season.
article_snippet: That is already three more than in the whole of the previous campaign, which saw the Reds fall agonisingly short of winning Premier League.
article_snippet: Such a toll manifested Such a toll in a sluggish performance last weekend in a goalless the FA Cup quarter-final at home to Blackburn - their third match in six days including an early-morning return from Turkey.
article_snippet: Our last performance against Blackburn was at the end of a real tough period of games,' said Martin Skrtel.
article_snippet: Our have been for this season.
article_snippet: the players have been brilliant this week.
highlights_snippet: They have already played more games than in the entirety of last season .
  
highlights_snippet: Travel to Liberty Stadium to face Swansea in Premier League on Monday .