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