Liverpool’s unbeaten run in all competitions stretched to 12 matches, but a damaging 1-1 draw against struggling Burnley at Anfield dealt a blow to their Premier League top-four ambitions. Despite total dominance for long spells, Arne Slot’s men paid dearly for missed chances, while Burnley’s resilience earned them a valuable point—though it barely improves their survival hopes.
Match Overview
- Result: Liverpool 1-1 Burnley
- Venue: Anfield
- Scorers: Wirtz (42’) | Edwards (67’)
- Key Moment: Szoboszlai’s penalty hits the crossbar
Liverpool came in as heavy favourites, but Burnley showed grit and discipline to frustrate the Reds in a match that swung from relentless pressure to cruel punishment.
First Half: Liverpool Control but Burnley Survive
Burnley nearly suffered an early setback when a slick Liverpool move freed Milos Kerkez inside the area. Instead of shooting, he squared for Curtis Jones, but Lucas Pires produced a heroic last-ditch block to deny the opener.
Liverpool kept pushing forward, with Hugo Ekitike forcing Martin Dúbravka into a sharp save from distance. The Reds were then handed a golden chance when Florentino fouled Cody Gakpo in the box. Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up confidently, but his thunderous penalty rattled the crossbar and bounced away—much to Burnley’s relief.
Just when it looked like the Clarets would escape the half unscathed, Florian Wirtz smashed Liverpool ahead with a stunning finish into the roof of the net three minutes before halftime.
HT: Liverpool 1-0 Burnley
Second Half: Missed Chances Haunt the Reds
Liverpool resumed their dominance immediately after the restart. Wirtz nearly doubled his tally, but Dúbravka denied him brilliantly. Moments later, Gakpo beat the goalkeeper, only for Bashir Humphreys to clear his shot off the line in dramatic fashion.
Then came the sucker punch. Burnley’s first real attack inside Liverpool’s box ended with Marcus Edwards sliding the ball past Alisson into the far corner—completely against the run of play.
Liverpool thought they had regained the lead when Ekitike hammered home from close range, but VAR ruled him offside after Van Dijk’s knockdown.
Despite late pressure, Burnley’s defence held firm as Liverpool were forced to accept a frustrating draw.
What This Means
Liverpool:
- Unbeaten streak continues (12 matches)
- Dropped crucial home points
- Top-four hopes under pressure.
Burnley:
- League winless run now 13
- Brave defensive performance
- Survival chances still slim
For Kenyan fans who closely follow the EPL, this was another reminder that dominance doesn’t always equal victory—especially in a tight race where every point matters.
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