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Liverpool vs Burnley live: Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can secure victory for Reds in fightback win

Follow the latest from the Premier League tie at Anfield

Joe Miles
Friday 10 March 2017 17:33 GMT
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Adam Lallana reacts after Ashley Barnes scores to put Burnley ahead
Adam Lallana reacts after Ashley Barnes scores to put Burnley ahead (Getty)

Liverpool cut the gap to Tottenham and Manchester City to just one point after they beat Burnley 2-1 in the Premier League, with all of their top four rivals are playing in the FA Cup this weekend. Re-live the latest here.

  • Liverpool beat Burnley 2-1
  • Ashley Barnes puts Burnley ahead with smart finish
  • Georginio Wijnaldum equalises for Reds on stroke of half-time
  • Emre Can scores powerful winner shortly after the hour mark
  • Jordan Henderson ruled out of England's upcoming internationals

Follow the live action below...

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Preview...

When is it?

Kick-off is at 4.00pm on Sunday, 12 March, at Anfield.

Where can I watch it?

Sky Sports 1 will be broadcasting the game. Coverage starts at 3.30pm.

It’s a big game for…

Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian’s form has slipped in recent weeks but he was able to strike early against Arsenal last Saturday to clinch his first goal in six games. It could prove to be a turning point for the player as he seeks to get his season back on track. He comes up against Michael Keane on Sunday and will need a big performance if he’s to stand any chance of getting a sniff in against Burnley.

Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring Liverpool's opening goal against Arsenal
Roberto Firmino celebrates after scoring Liverpool's opening goal against Arsenal (Getty)

Best stat…

Liverpool have scored 19 goals in the opening 30 minutes of Premier League games this season - five more than any other club.

Player to watch...

Joey Barton. Mercurial, impulsive and pugnacious: Barton is a player who gives as good as he gets. Seemingly embroiled in controversy on a fortnightly basis, expect fireworks from the midfielder as he prepares to take on, and disrupt, Liverpool’s central unit. Despite his antics, both on and off the pitch, he continues to deliver for Burnley and will likely play a vital role for the side on Sunday.

Joey Barton is shown a yellow card during Burnley's FA Cup clash with Lincoln
Joey Barton is shown a yellow card during Burnley's FA Cup clash with Lincoln (Getty)

Past three meetings…

Burnley 2 Liverpool 0, Premier League, August 2016

Liverpool 2 Burnley 0, Premier League, March 2015

Burnley 0 Liverpool 1, Premier League, December 2014

Form guide…

Liverpool: WLWLDL

Burnley: LDLDLW

Odds…

Liverpool to win: 2/9

Burnley to win: 13/1

Draw: 27/5

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78 MINS

Keane finds Brady on the right, but his delivery into the box is dismal. It's over hit and it flies out of play. 

Whilst chasing a one goal deficit, with just 12 minutes to go - they need to be doing better from there.

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79 MINS

Substitution: Origi is replaced by Lucas.

Substitution: Gray is replaced by Vokes.

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82 MINS

Burnley continue to hunt for the equaliser, but their efforts currently remain unrewarded. They are failing to find an opening in the Liverpool defence. 

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85 MINS

Heaton delivers yet another ball deep into the Liverpool box, but it's not enough to break down Klopp's defence. The keeper directed this one to avoid Mignolet, but still it was unable to find a Burnley head.

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87 MINS

Yellow card: Lallana is booked for a late challenge.

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90 MINS

Substitution: Arfield is replaced by Agyei.

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90 MINS

There will be a minimum of four additional minutes.

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FULL TIME

LIVERPOOL 2 - 1 BURNLEY

It's all over at Anfield, with Liverpool leaving with a deserved three points. An early opener from Barnes gave the visitors an early glimmer of hope, but goals from Wijnaldum and Can provided the lead. It was far from pretty, but they have the three points so that is all that matters. 

Thanks for tuning in today, it's been a great day of football. Until next time, that's all from me.

Joe Miles12 March 2017 17:52

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