33′
4:35 p.m
Yellow card for Wataru Endo (Liverpool FC)
The former VfB player stops Fofana in midfield and thus prevents a possible counterattack by the guests.
32′
16:34
The Reds are ice cold about it. Although the LFC’s pressure increased slightly, there were still few clear chances to score and the opening goal came somewhat out of nowhere.
31′
16:32
Great for Liverpool FC, 1-0 by Diogo Jota
And suddenly it’s 1-0 for the Reds! Alexander-Arnold hits a corner towards the second post, Burnley goalkeeper Trafford misjudges and sails under the ball. Diogo Jota thanks him, climbs up behind him and nods into the deserted goal.
29′
16:31
Diogo Jota looks for Darwin Núñez, but the deep pass is played a little too far. Burnley keeper Trafford is awake and buries the ball from the Uruguayan.
27′
16:29
Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick cross flies onto the head of a player in yellow, no Liverpool player is nearby.
26′
16:28
Yellow card for Josh Brownhill (Burnley FC)
Brownhill leaves his leg near the left corner of his own penalty area.
25′
16:27
Even in the short periods of pressure that Liverpool occasionally have, the home team cannot find any gaps in Burnley’s compact defensive formation. Alexander-Arnold’s long pass to Mac Allister is easily defended by O’Shea.
23′
16:24
And so it can be said about halfway through the first half: Relegation candidate FC Burnley is playing a more than ambitious away game at Anfield Road and can keep things balanced. The Reds have not yet found any solutions to the Clarets’ brash demeanor.
20′
16:22
The half-field free kick is harmless and is defended by Liverpool, and the follow-up shot is also blocked. The Reds could counterattack via Díaz and Núñez, but Burnley are quickly sorted again.
19′
16:21
Yellow card for Jarell Quansah (Liverpool FC)
Quansah has to move out to the right against the nimble Odobert and can only stop him with a tackle.
16′
16:18
Curtis Jones slides a volley over the instep from almost twenty meters. Slowly but surely the Reds are coming up with their own offensive actions.
14′
16:16
Yellow card for Dara O’Shea (Burnley FC)
O’Shea delays the game by carrying the ball back into the field from out of bounds.
13′
4:15 p.m
Liverpool will be dangerous on the counterattack. Luis Díaz advances the ball and plays it to Diogo Jota on the left. He finds Alexander-Arnold on the other side. The Englishman tries it from the second row, but clearly goes over it.
12′
16:14
On the other hand, Fofana gets the ball in a promising position, but allows Robertson to push him too far out. At least he gets a corner that is harmless.
11′
16:13
Núñez first missed a sharp cross from Robertson and, seconds later, did not take the ball well in the first contact. There would have been more in both actions.
10′
16:12
Kelleher’s first important act! Amdouni dynamically takes a half-high pass to the left of the penalty area and suddenly appears in front of the Reds goalkeeper from a tight angle. It comes out and spreads and can defuse the attempt. Nevertheless: Burnley’s courageous performance is taking more and more shape, the Liverpool audience is becoming a little impatient.
8th’
4:10 p.m
The ball is played steeply into Fofana’s path on the right, but he started in a clearly offside position. The banana cross lands on the crossbar and only then does the whistle rightly sound.
7′
16:08
Overall, this balanced start is of course a credit to the Clarets, who appear brave here. One or two attacks were actually quite promising, but they weren’t completed consistently enough just before the penalty area.
5′
16:07
Otherwise, it’s a pretty comfortable start to the Premier League afternoon for both teams. Burnley at least had some possession of the ball, but were not yet dangerous in front of the opponent’s goal. The same applies to the local favorite.
2′
16:03
The guests’ first high standard is extended to Amdouni, who volleys in from a half-left position. LFC keeper Kelleher has no problems with the first official act of the day.
1′
16:02
Let’s go! Burnley, usually in burgundy and blue, will be playing in yellow away kits today. Liverpool wears the red home jerseys.
15:58
The referee’s name is Tim Robinson and he now leads the two teams onto the field. Anfield Road is ready!
15:54
Liverpool coach Klopp, who is leaving at the end of the season, makes five changes to the starting eleven compared to the Arsenal game. Keeper Alisson and Gomez are missing due to illness, Kelleher and Robertson will start for them. Quansah replaces the suspended Konaté in central defense. Endo plays in the three-man midfield instead of Gravenberch. In attack, Darwin Núñez returns to the starting lineup, Gakpo moves to the bench.
3:48 p.m
Last weekend created an extremely exciting situation in the English title race, because thanks to Arsenal’s victory over LFC, the fight for the top of the table is more open than it has been for a long time. The Gunners themselves are in third place with 49 points. Manchester City were also two points behind before the match day and, thanks to today’s win against Everton FC (2-0), they at least briefly overtook Liverpool. The Reds can now jump back to the top of the table, but Man City still has a catch-up game up their sleeve.
3:44 p.m
However, Burnley’s last victory in a direct comparison holds painful memories for the Reds. In January three years ago, LFC lost for the first time after an incredible series of 68 unbeaten Premier League home games in a row – 0-1 against Burnley.
15:41
In the first leg, which took place just a few weeks ago on Boxing Day, Liverpool won convincingly and deservedly 2-0 at Burnley. It was the fourth game in a row that Klopp’s team won to nil against the Clarets.
3:36 p.m
This also applies to today’s game, because promoted FC Burnley is about to return to the second division immediately. The Clarets have only picked up 13 points so far and are already eight points behind the first non-relegation spot.
15:26
Ideally, there should be no further loss of points in the tight English title fight in the next games. Because the home game against Burnley is the start of an extremely feasible program. Before the cracker against Manchester City on March 9th, Burnley, FC Brentford, Luton Town and Nottingham Forest are waiting – currently the teams in places 16 – 19. Winning is a must!
15:26
The defeat at Arsenal was the first Premier League defeat for Klopp’s Liverpool since September last year and only the second of the season.
15:18
Good day and welcome to the English title race! Liverpool FC welcomes Burnley FC almost a week after the 1:3 defeat at Arsenal FC. As of 4 p.m., three points must remain at Anfield Road for the Reds to regain the lead in the table.