Premier League: Liverpool vs Burnley Live
Preview
Liverpool might have lost their top spot in the Premier League before their match against Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, considering their hopes for the title took a hit with a 3-1 loss to Arsenal, while Burnley managed to come back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Fulham.
Liverpool’s recent performance at the Emirates Stadium could be accurately described as a defensive disaster, as their 11-game unbeaten streak in all competitions and 15-match run without defeat in the Premier League came to an end. Despite a strange own goal by Gabriel Magalhaes that temporarily drew Liverpool level, defensive errors by Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk allowed Arsenal to secure a victory.
Additionally, Ibrahima Konate’s sending-off further compounded Liverpool’s woes. Jurgen Klopp expressed his frustration, stating that “everything” went against his team during their trip to the capital. While Liverpool still holds the top spot in the Premier League rankings, their lead over Arsenal and Manchester City has narrowed to just two points, and City could potentially overtake them by winning their upcoming match against Everton.
Vincent Kompany’s return to Manchester City on January 31 went as expected, with Burnley suffering a 3-1 defeat to the champions. This outcome was familiar for Burnley, who have been struggling at Turf Moor this season. Despite being down 2-0 at half time against Fulham, Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana came off the bench to score two late goals, leading to an ecstatic reaction from the Lancashire fans. However, Burnley’s situation remains precarious, as they are currently in 19th place with only 13 points, just ahead of bottom-placed Sheffield United. They are also seven points behind 17th-placed Luton Town, who have a game in hand.
Head-to-head
Liverpool comes into this match having won their last four games against Burnley. This streak includes a 2-0 win at Turf Moor earlier this season on Boxing Day. In their last 40 home matches against Burnley, Liverpool has recorded 22 wins, 12 draws, and only 6 defeats.
Prediction
Burnley put on a strong performance when Liverpool visited Turf Moor during the festive season. Liverpool has a tendency to concede at home, while Burnley is known for scoring goals on the road, so it’s unlikely that either team will keep a clean sheet this weekend. However, Klopp’s team is determined to prove themselves at Anfield, and the hosts, who typically score almost three goals per Premier League game at home, are expected to dominate against their opponents who are at risk of relegation.
