Liverpool vs Burnley player ratings: Nick Pope and Andrew Robertson stand out at Anfield

The two sides were forced to share the points at Anfield

Premier League champions Liverpool were pegged back and forced to accept a share of the points against Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds controlled much of the ball and much of the game and took a deserved first-half lead when Andrew Robertson superbly headed in Fabinho’s excellent ball into the box.

They looked close to a second with Roberto Firmino going closest to beating the superb Nick Pope when he hit the post just after half-time.

Burnley grew into the game, howeverm and Jay Rodrigiez took the opportunity that presented itself, slamming in on the turn from inside box to seal a share of the spoils.

Here’s how the two teams rated at Anfield:

Robertson opened the scoring (Pool via REUTERS)

Liverpool

Alisson – 6 out of 10

Rarely tested in the home goal until late on and could do nothing about Rodriguez’s goal

Neco Williams – 7

Positive showing in his more comfortable position on the right side of defence

Joe Gomez – 7

Tidy in possession and calm on rare occasions he was put under pressure

Virgil van Dijk – 6

Few uncharacteristic errors from the world’s best centre back

Andrew Robertson – 8

Took his goal exceptionally with a super header to open the scoring for the Reds

Georginio Wijnaldum – 6

Provided hosts’ engine in the absence of regular partner Jordan Henderson

Fabinho – 7

Great in possession and provided a brilliant pass for Robertson’s opening goal

Curtis Jones – 7

Given a chance from the start and was lively and willing throughout

Mohamed Salah – 7

A constant danger throughout the game as ever

Roberto Firmino – 6

Post denied him as the wait for an Anfield league goal goes on

Sadio Mane – 6

Surprisingly quiet afternoon for the Senegalese forward

Pope was excellent but couldn’t keep our Robertson’s header (Getty Images)

Burnley

Nick Pope – 8

Brilliant first-half saves from Salah and others but could do nothing about Robertson’s goal

Phil Bardsley – 6

Dealt with dual threat of Mane and Robertson as well as he could

Kevin Long – 6

Largely held up well against Firmino and the array of attacking threats the champions posed

James Tarkowski – 6

Pulled all over by Reds front three but held his own at the heart of the defence

Charlie Taylor – 6

Did his best to keep Salah and Williams in check

Erik Pieters – 6

Found the going hard in an attacking sense but did his best defensively

Ashley Westwood – 6

Worked himself into the ground as Clarets grew into the game as it progressed

Josh Brownhill – 6

Toiled well in the middle of the park without too much to show for it

Dwight McNeil – 7

Burnley’s best attacking threat and gave Williams problems going the other way

Chris Wood – 6

Starved of real service on his return to the side

Jay Rodriguez – 7

Took his one big chance superbly well to level the game and earn a share of the points