Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Liverpool FC 3 - 1 Burnley FC
Liverpool vs Burnley
17:04
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield. The Clarets were the better side in the opening exchanges, but Liverpool scored the opener through Jota, who headed in Alexander-Arnold’s corner that Trafford couldn't deal with. O’Shea then powered in a header just before half-time, but the visitors couldn't build any momentum after the restart. Elliott came off the bench and played a vital role in the Reds’ two goals. First getting down the right side of the box, he waited for options before finding Diaz, who bundled in a header from close range. The substitute then lofted a cross from the right over to Nunez, with the striker powering a downward header past Trafford. The Clarets had opportunities earlier in the second half when they were one goal behind but lacked a clinical edge. Fofana twice went one-on-one with Kelleher. However, he crashed his first effort straight at the goalkeeper before curling his strike wide with the second. Next up, Liverpool travel to Brentford in the Premier League, with Burnley hosting Arsenal.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:59
FULL-TIME: LIVERPOOL 3-1 BURNLEY
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:57
CHANCE! Nunez should score again! He does brilliantly to control a long pass forward, getting between the two Burnley centre-backs for a glorious chance. However, he fires his strike straight at Trafford, who comes out quickly.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:56
Substitution Andrew Henry Robertson Konstantinos Tsimikas
Liverpool vs Burnley
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Substitution Wataru Endo James McConnell
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16:56
Elliott skips inside from the right and switches the play over to Nunez, who takes a poor touch on the left and allows Burnley players to get back. The striker then rolls a pass across to Mac Allister, who fires a first-time strike from the edge wide of the left post.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:54
Burnley win a free-kick around the halfway line and Trafford looks to cause problems in the Liverpool box with a direct ball, but Liverpool clear it away. Quansah has been immense in Konate's absence.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:52
There will be eight minutes of additional time.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:52
Robertson sends an outswinging corner into the box from the left, but Nunez heads the ball well over the bar.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:50
The tempo has decreased since Nunez scored Liverpool's third goal to double their lead. Burnley had a strong spell earlier in the half, where Fofana missed two big opportunities, but they have seemed to have lost hope of getting anything out of this match.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:45
Substitution Mohamed Zeki Amdouni Jacob Bruun Larsen
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:45
Liverpool were far from convincing in the first half, but they have deserved their lead in the second. The Reds have had 12 shots compared to Burnley's three. The hosts have also created an xG of 1.28 since the restart.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:42
Substitution Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda Cody Mathès Gakpo
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:40
Substitution Aaron James Ramsey Han-Noah Massengo
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:39
Goal Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:39
Esteve goes down after the latest chance for Liverpool and needs treatment. It gives both sets of players a chance to get refreshments before the match restarts. Esteve is back to his feet and will be able to continue.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:35
Robertson is over a free-kick in a wide position on the left and he curls a cross onto the head of Van Dijk. The captain has a free header, but he powers his downward effort straight at Trafford.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:34
62 per cent of Burnley’s points in the Premier League this season have come away from home (8/13), the highest proportion in the division. However, despite this, the Clarets have won just one of their last eight league games on the road (drawing one and losing six), a 2-0 victory at Fulham in December. They have had huge chances to score their second goal.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:33
WIDE! Liverpool are now having the better opportunities to score. Robertson's corner from the right is cleared away, but the Reds recycle possession well and it comes back to the Scotland international. His cross is headed across by Van Dijk to Quansah, who blasts his effort just wide of the left post.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:32
SAVE! Trafford makes a good stop. Diaz drives towards the edge of the box and rolls a pass down the left to Jota. He shifts possession onto his right foot and curls a shot across the goal, but Trafford gets across to push it behind.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:30
Van Dijk clears the ball down the left and gives Nunez something to chase in the Burnley half. However, Esteve matches the run of the striker and stops him from breaking away before getting fouled.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:30
Yellow Card Darwin Gabriel Núñez Ribeiro
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:28
WIDE! Another massive miss from Fofana, and Kompany can't believe it. Fofana gets onto the end of a flick from Amdouni and rushes down the left side of the box. He moves possession onto his stronger right foot for a shot. However, he curls his effort wide of the right post.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:26
HUGE CHANCE FOR BURNLEY! The Clarets won't get a better opportunity than that to level the score. Fofana makes the most of a mistake from Quansah and gets to the edge of the box. He is one-on-one with Kelleher, but the goalkeeper makes himself big to stop it. Odobert is there for the rebound, with the winger shooting well wide of the target.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:24
OFFSIDE! Trafford makes a top save before the flag goes up for offside. Endo switches possession over to Robertson on the left, who swings a low cross into the path of Nunez. The striker is free in the middle, but his first-time effort is saved by Trafford before the flag goes up.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:22
Endo combines smartly with Mac Allister on the halfway line, with the former breaking through the middle of the pitch before slotting a pass down the left to Robertson. His cross is headed back to Jota, who slices an effort well wide from the right side of the box.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:20
Robertson's inswinging corner is headed out as far as Mac Allister, who has his effort from distance blocked. Liverpool retain possession and the ball goes out to Jota on the left side of the box, but his right-footed strike is also blocked. Van Dijk was waiting for a cutback after staying up from the corner.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:18
Jota is involved for the first time in the second half, with the winger driving down the right trying to get past Delcroix. However, the Burnley man sticks to his task and shields it out for a goal-kick. Superb work from the defender.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:16
Kompany is furious in the dugout and goes into the book. He thinks that Ramsey was fouled by Mac Allister after a late tackle, but the goal stands. The Clarets manager will now miss the next match against Arsenal.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:14
Elliot looks to be onside from the replays, but the VAR checks continue. There was also a possible foul by Mac Allister on Ramsay, but the goal stands. An anxious wait for Diaz, who didn't celebrate much when he scored.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:11
Goal Luis Fernando Díaz Marulanda
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:11
Jones has moved to right-back in the absence of Alexander-Arnold, who came off at half-time with a possible injury. Even if it was only precautionary, Klopp will be hoping that it is nothing serious, with the England international crucial to the way they play.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:10
Robertson lofts a high, outswinging cross from the left towards the back of the box. Jota is completely free, but he cannot get any power on his effort and knocks it straight into Trafford's gloves.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:08
Burnley have won none of their 11 Premier League games against sides starting the day top of the table (drawing five and losing six). Meanwhile, Liverpool are unbeaten in six against sides in the relegation zone (winning four and drawing two), having lost four of their previous six such matches (winning two).
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:07
Liverpool get the ball rolling again. Klopp will be hoping for a better second-half display.
Liverpool vs Burnley
16:04
Substitution Trent John Alexander-Arnold Harvey Daniel James Elliott
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:59
Liverpool were sloppy before Jota's opener and only looked like they were in control after they took the lead. The Reds have had nine shots and created a higher xG (expected goals) than Burnley (0.84 to 0.35) but haven't been convincing. However, they have been boosted by the return of Robertson at left-back, with the Scotland international constantly looking to make overlapping runs down the wing to support Diaz. As for the Clarets, they have done well and will be delighted with the half-time score. The visitors have counted well, but they must make more of the opportunities that they create. Their passing accuracy of just 65.1 per cent in the final third suggests Kompany's men must be more careful in possession.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:56
O'Shea powered in a header just before half-time to net a deserved equaliser against Liverpool and send the teams into the tunnel with the score 1-1. The Clarets have the better chances in the opening exchanges, with Amdouni going the closest. He drove down the left with the ball, but his strike from close range was blocked by Kelleher. The Reds then took the lead with their first effort on target. Alexander-Arnold's outswinging corner wasn't dealt with by the onrushing Trafford, allowing Jota to head in for a simple opener. Diaz's first-time strike was then saved well by the Clarets' goalkeeper before the visitors levelled. Brownhill's corner from the right was met by O'Shea, who escaped Endo and crashed his accurate header into the top-right corner.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:51
HALF-TIME: LIVERPOOL 1-1 BURNLEY
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:50
Delcroix does brilliantly to stay with the speedy Jota and block the ball out for a corner on the right. Burnley clear the original pressure before Jones chips a cross from the left towards Diaz. He goes for an ambitious overhead kick that is saved by Trafford down to his left.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:48
There will be three minutes of additional time.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:46
Goal Dara Joseph O'Shea
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:46
Endo rolls a pass through to Diaz, who sends a spinning shot from the edge of the box straight at Trafford.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:45
Diaz has the ball on the left and drives inside looking to get a shot away before playing a one-two with Jones. The winger then moves inside again looking to shoot, but his strike is quickly blocked.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:43
Odobert collects possession on the left and is not put under any pressure by the Liverpool defence. The winger has a shot from outside of the box, but he drags his right-footed effort well wide of the right post.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:41
CHANCE! It's all Liverpool at the moment. Nunez escapes the offside trap and races down the right to get onto the end of a smart throughball by Alexander-Arnold. He cuts it across to Diaz, who has his sliding effort from close range saved by Trafford.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:40
Endo collects the ball on the left and lofts a right-footed cross towards Jota. He goes to the ground after being held by Delcroix and wants a penalty, but nothing is given.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:39
BLOCK! Huge opportunity for Liverpool to double their lead. The Reds are patient with possession on the edge of Burnley's box and are trying to work space for an opening. Jones has it on the left and he slides a pass through to Robertson, who has all the sting of his shot from close range taken out by the sliding O'Shea.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:37
Liverpool have avoided defeat in their last 19 matches when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League dating back to April 1 2023 against Manchester City (losing 4-1).
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:33
Yellow Card Wataru Endo
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:32
Goal Diogo José Teixeira da Silva
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:30
Jones drives a pass down the left to Robertson, who wins Liverpool's first corner after his cross from the byline is blocked. The left-back then sends an outswinging ball into the box, but Burnley clear it away again. It has been a flat performance from Liverpool, who haven't gone close to breaking the deadlock.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:29
There is no surprise to see Alexander-Arnold and Robertson over the free-kick on the right. The former floats a cross into the middle, but Berge heads it away under little pressure.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:27
Yellow Card Joshua Brownhill
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:27
Liverpool have struggled to gain control over Burnley and are yet to have a shot on target from their three attempts. Jones and Mac Allister have struggled to get involved, with the pair combining for just 17 touches in the midfield.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:24
Odobert is not afraid of taking on the Liverpool defence on the left, with the winger getting to the byline before being challenged by Robertson, who makes a strong tackle and wins a goal-kick.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:23
Ramsey is over a free-kick on the left, but his cross is headed away by Liverpool, who come forward on the counter. Diaz races down the left and retains possession before sliding a pass down the left to Nunez, but he is put under pressure and loses it.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:21
Odobert collects the ball on the left and skips past Quansah, who slides him to the floor and is shown a yellow card. Crossing opportunity for Burnley.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:20
Diaz gets to a header before O'Shea and tries to race around the defence, with there being plenty of space behind the Burnley defence. However, the ball runs off the surface and goes to Trafford, who is off his line quickly to collect it just inside the box.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:18
OVER! Nunez protects the ball well on the right and attempts to chip a cross into the middle, but the Burnley defence clear it away. The ball is then headed back to Jones on the edge, who slices a first-time strike over.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:15
Diaz drives through the heart of Burnley's half before offloading a pass down the right to Jota, who drives inside with possession. The Portugal international then plays the ball across to Alexander-Arnold, with the right-back blasting a first-time effort from outside the box over the bar.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:14
Yellow Card Dara Joseph O'Shea
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:14
Burnley have won just one of their last nine away league games against Liverpool, drawing two and losing six. It was a 1-0 victory in January 2021, which ended the Reds’ 68-game unbeaten run at Anfield in the Premier League.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:13
SAVE! Burnley have an early chance to take the lead. Amdouni receives the ball down the left side of the Liverpool box and tries to get a shot away from a tight angle at close range, but Kelleher comes off his line quickly to block his attempt.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:12
OFFSIDE! Good chance for Burnley. Mac Allister loses possession on the halfway line, allowing Burnley to spring a quick counter. Amdouni collects the ball in Liverpool's half a slides a pass down the right to Fofana, who could put a cross into the box but goes for an ambitious chip, curling his effort against the top of the bar. The flag then goes up for offside against the striker.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:10
Burnley have started well and are enjoying a spell in Liverpool's half. However, when they have approached the Reds' box, they have lost possession with a loose pass. Endo is doing his best to regain the ball for the hosts, sitting just ahead of the defence.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:06
Ramsey spins past Jones on the turn just inside Burnley's half and wins a free-kick off the Liverpool midfielder. Trafford goes long and attempts to launch the ball into a dangerous area, but the Reds keep a high line and clear it away.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:05
Trafford receives the possession inside the Burnley box, with Nunez pressing him with intensity. The goalkeeper waits until the final second to clear the ball up the pitch, with the Anfield crowd appreciating the sprinting run from their striker.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:03
It will be interesting to see if Kompany is brave enough to stick to his usual tactics, with Burnley looking to play the ball out of the back since his arrival before the start of last season. Liverpool are known for their relentless pressing and will be looking to win possession in advanced positions. Burnley are averaging 9.4 sequences of 10 or more passes in open play in the Premier League this season. It’s almost twice as many as their next highest campaign on record (since 2014-15) in the competition (4.8 per game in 2017-18).
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:03
Jota puts Esteve under pressure and wins possession off the defender on the right just inside Burnley's half, but gives away a free-kick. Quick start from the Reds.
Liverpool vs Burnley
15:03
Burnley get this Premier League clash under way at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:58
Liverpool have won eight of their last 10 Premier League games against Burnley (drawing one and losing one), winning each of the previous four in a row by an aggregate score of 8-0. Both teams are on the pitch and are ready to get started.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:48
Burnley make three alterations to the team that drew 2-2 with Fulham in their last match. Fofana netted a brace off the bench against the Cottagers and is rewarded with a start up front. Foster is not in the squad. Esteve comes in at centre-back for Ekdal, with Delcroix replacing Vitinho at full-back. There was some hope that defender Charlie Taylor would be fit enough for the trip to Anfield, but he misses out.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:44
Liverpool make five changes to the side that lost 3-1 to Arsenal in their previous Premier League outing. Manager Klopp suggested that his squad were "fighting with a bit of flu” in his pre-match press conference, with Alisson and Joe Gomez out of the squad. Kelleher appears in goal and Robertson comes in at left-back for his first start since returning from injury. Quansah also replaces the suspended Konate at centre-back. Endo is back from the Asia Cup and is preferred ahead of Gravenberch in the midfield, with Nunez replacing Gakpo in the attack. Dominik Szoboszlai remains out after missing the game against the Gunners and Conor Bradley is unavailable.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:38
BURNLEY SUBS: Jack Cork, Jay Rodriguez, Benson Manuel, Hjalmar Ekdal, Vitinho, Josh Cullen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Han-Noah Massengo, Arijanet Muric.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:38
BURNLEY (4-4-2): James Trafford; Lorenz Assignon, Dara O’Shea, Maxime Esteve, Hannes Delcroix; Josh Brownhill, Sander Berge, Aaron Ramsey, Wilson Odobert; David Datro Fofana, Zeki Amdouni.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:38
LIVERPOOL SUBS: Adrian, Cody Gakpo, Harvey Elliott, Kostas Tsimikas, Ryan Gravenberch, Bobby Clark, James McConnell, Lewis Koumas, Fabian Mrozek.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:33
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Caoimhin Kelleher; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones; Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:33
Burnley have only won three of their 23 Premier League matches this season and are in 19th place, seven points from safety and in trouble of an immediate return to the Championship. However, the Clarets will gain encouragement from their 2-2 comeback draw against Fulham at Turf Moor, with Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana coming off the bench to net a brace on his home debut. Vincent Kompany will be hoping for a shock away win at Anfield that would break Liverpool's 23-match unbeaten streak at home in the league and could start an unlikely revival for Burnley. A triumph for the Belgian would also help Manchester City in their pursuit of the title, with the former defender spending 11 years of his playing career at the club, winning four Premier Leagues and having a statue outside the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:33
Liverpool's 15-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League ended with a disappointing 3-1 loss to fellow title challengers Arsenal in their previous match. The Reds were level at half-time after a far-from-stellar display before a defensible howler from the ever-reliable Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk gifted Gabriel Martinelli an open goal. Ibrahima Konate was then sent off, and Leandro Trossard scored a third for the Gunners in an utterly forgettable display from Jurgen Klopp's men. Liverpool's defeat handed control of the title back to Manchester City, who are beating Everton to move to the top of the league. Liverpool will return to the summit with a victory over Burnley, but they will have played one more match than the Citizens, piling the pressure on the meeting between the two giants of English football on March 10.
Liverpool vs Burnley
14:30
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