Burnley 1-3 Liverpool: Roberto Firmino comes off the bench to complete Reds’ comeback
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Liverpool recorded a fourth straight victory in the Premier League to remain hot on the heels of leaders Manchester City, as they turned around the match at Burnley.
Fresh from a last-gasp win in the Merseyside derby on Sunday, Liverpool cut the lead to just two points once again and continue their charge in leading the chasing pack against the reigning champions.
Jack Cork put Burnley in front but James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri hit back to earn Liverpool all three points. Re-live the action below.
Preview
Virgil van Dijk’s skewed volley that set up Divock Origi’s winner in Sunday’s Merseyside derby required the sort of luck you only get when you’re towards the top of the table. It was by no means a work of art, but the ball’s peculiar route to goal represented much of Liverpool’s season so far. The blistering attacks of last season haven’t resurfaced this time round as Jurgen Klopp’s side have been getting results with more pragmatism than panache.
How Burnley could use some of that fortune. Sean Dyche’s own pragmatic ruggedness has abandoned his side this season. The Clarets only need to concede 10 more goals to match their total for the whole of last season. For the Lancashire side it will seem a lifetime ago that they miraculously finished 7th in the Premier League and earned themselves a spot in the Europa League.
After Manchester City’s narrow victory last night, Liverpool can’t afford to drop points if they realistically want to keep pace with the champions. Pep Guardiola’s side have raised the requirement for winning the title to at least 90 points, making clashes against opposition at the wrong end of the table must win games.
When does it start?
Burnley vs Liverpool kicks off at 19:45 (GMT) on Wednesday 5th December
Where can I watch it?
Burnley vs Liverpool will not be televised, but you can follow the action via The Independent’s live blog.
Highlights will be shown on BBC One from 10:45pm.
Player to watch…
Naby Keita: He’s struggled with injuries so far this season, but Keita could be exactly what Liverpool need in midfield on Wednesday night. His form in the Bundesliga was so impressive, Klopp was willing to wait a year before bringing him in with the rest of the squad, and with Burnley likely to sit back, the Guinean international could be the key to unlock the door at Turf Moor.
Form guide:
Burnley: LLDLL
Liverpool: WDWWW
Odds
Burnley: 12/1
Draw: 9/2
Liverpool: 1/4
(Odds provided by Betfair)
GOAL! Everton 0-1 Newcastle (Salomon Rondon, 19 minutes)
A surprising away opener for Newcastle, too.
Salomon Rondon is found brilliantly by Jacob Murphy at the far post and makes no mistake with the finish.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 8 minutes
Not much to talk about at Old Trafford since the home team had the early advantage.
The Arsenal fans are having their say.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-0 Southampton (Harry Kane, 9 minutes)
Christian Eriksen to Harry Kane...
Spurs lead!
A simple finish for Kane, who made an excellent run to the near post to latch onto Eriksen's low cross after a short corner.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool, 23 minutes
Joe Gomez has pulled up lame and won't be able to continue.
Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces his fellow England international at right back. A worry for Gomez and Liverpool fans.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 13 minutes
It is still the home team on top at Old Trafford.
Diogo Dalot and Matteo Damian are pushing on from wing back, with Marcos Rojo in particular comfortable sliding wider at left centre back.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 15 minutes
Alex Iwobi gets in behind Eric Bailly and earns a corner.
Lucas Torreira to deliver from the left...
It is in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's direction but Matteo Darmian does enough to put him off. A fair bit of jostling between the pair as the ball hung in the air.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool, 29 minutes
Virgil Van Djik rises highest to meet a corner but can only find the safe hands of Joe Hart in the Burnley goal.
Joe Gomez was stretchered off earlier after colliding with the advertising boards at the side of the pitch. Some talk that it may be his ankle.
Manchester United 0-0 Arsenal, 20 minutes
Better from Arsenal.
Sead Kolasinac gets in behind Diogo Dalot but crosses straight to Chris Smalling, who should clear easily.
Smalling completely misses his hack at the ball, however, and Arsenal can reload and attack again.
The ball comes to Hector Bellerin on the edge of the area but the Spaniard's effort is poor.
Harry Kane has given Spurs an early lead at Wembley.
GOAL! Everton 1-1 Newcastle (RIcharlison, 37 minutes)
Everton are level through their brilliant Brazilian.
Richarlison profits from a corner, which came about after Martin Dubravka was forced into an outstanding save to turn an effort behind.
Richarlison did well to finish that chance off. A kiss of the badge in celebration.
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