Liverpool may lose their high spot within the Premier League by the point they face Burnley at Anfield on Saturday.
The Reds’ hopes for the title took a success with a 3-1 defeat to Arsenal final week, whereas Vincent Kompany’s crew made a comeback from 2-0 down to attract 2-2 with Fulham.
Match preview
Calling Liverpool’s final sport a defensive mess wouldn’t be mistaken, as their unbeaten streak of 11 video games throughout all competitions and 15 Premier League matches ended with a loss in North London.
An odd personal objective by Gabriel Magalhaes briefly tied the sport for Liverpool after Bukayo Saka scored first. However then, Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk made a giant mistake, letting Gabriel Martinelli rating simply. Later, Leandro Trossard scored previous Alisson in additional time.
Ibrahima Konate’s purple card added to Jurgen Klopp’s disappointment, leaving his crew overwhelmed and with a deserved loss. Klopp stated “everything” went towards them of their journey to the capital.
Liverpool nonetheless leads the Premier League, however solely by two factors over Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis. Metropolis, with a sport in hand, may transfer forward of Liverpool by beating Everton.
Nevertheless, Liverpool goals to bounce again at Anfield, the place they’ve not misplaced of their final 23 league video games. But, their latest wrestle to maintain a clear sheet at dwelling offers Burnley a glimmer of hope.
Final season, Steven Gerrard virtually shocked Man Metropolis with Aston Villa as Liverpool chased the title. Whereas the stakes are completely different now, Vincent Kompany can nonetheless assist his former crew by successful at Anfield.
Burnley was near dropping at dwelling once more when Fulham led 2-0 at halftime final week. However David Datro Fofana, a Chelsea loanee, scored twice late within the sport, securing a draw for Burnley.
Nonetheless, Burnley is in peril, sitting nineteenth with solely 13 factors, seven factors behind seventeenth place. They’ve scored of their final 4 away video games however misplaced their final 4 video games towards Liverpool, together with a 2-0 loss on Boxing Day.
Group Information
Liverpool’s Konate is suspended, giving Jarell Quansah an opportunity to play protection with Van Dijk.
Liverpool had a number of gamers return towards Arsenal, however Dominik Szoboszlai missed the sport with a thigh problem. It’s unsure if Conor Bradley will play after his father’s dying.
Stefan Bajcetic, Mohamed Salah, Kostas Tsimikas, and Joel Matip are injured, however Wataru Endo is again after Japan’s exit from the Asian Cup.
Burnley has long-term accidents with Luca Koleosho and Nathan Redmond out. Charlie Taylor has a shoulder harm, and Jordan Beyer and Hannes Delcroix are uncertain. Hjalmar Ekdal is perhaps changed by Maxime Esteve attributable to an harm.
After scoring twice towards Fulham, Datro Fofana might begin in assault, probably changing Lyle Foster or Zeki Amdouni.
Liverpool attainable beginning lineup:
Alisson;
Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson;
Jones, Endo, Mac Allister;
Jota, Nunez, Diaz
Burnley attainable beginning lineup:
Trafford;
Assignon, O’Shea, Esteve, Vitinho;
Gudmundsson, Berge, Brownhill, Odobert;
Datro Fofana, Foster
Prediction: Liverpool 4-1 Burnley
Burnley confirmed promise of their final assembly with Liverpool, and each groups’ present type suggests targets are possible.
However with Liverpool desirous to show some extent at dwelling and their robust scoring file, they’re anticipated to dominate towards Burnley, who’s combating relegation.