Liverpool's registration list for this match is missing both Mohamed Salah and Coutinho while Firmino is only on the bench. As for Burnley, center back Tarkowski has returned after suspension.
Without the above stars, Liverpool's midfield played without cohesion and cohesion in the first half. They could not easily get the ball into Burnley's penalty area.
Burnley has maintained the usual solidity in defense this season. Moreover, the home team's long-ball counter-attacks sometimes caused difficulties for Mignolet. The person with the most chances for Burnley in the first half was Scott Arfield.
In a difficult half, Liverpool's most notable plays came from individual efforts. However, all could not beat goalkeeper Nick Pope.
In the second half, with the desire to score, Liverpool actively attacked even more. When the game had not improved much, The Kop needed a little luck to open the score. Alexander-Arnold's cross hit defender Charlie Taylor before reaching Sadio Mane. Player number 19 scored after a beautiful volley.
This goal helped the white players play more confidently. Alexander-Arnold had a rather strong long-range shot in the 74th minute but Nick Pope punched the ball away to score to Burnley.
Coach Sean Dyche's students of course did not easily lose. High ball attacks are their strength while Liverpool's weak point.
In the end, Burnley was successful with this way of playing. In the 87th minute, starting from Charlie Taylor's cross, Gudmundsson rushed in to head the ball in an equalizer after Sam Vokes headed the ball.
However, Liverpool showed the spirit of the big team in time to seal the victory in the 90+4 minute. Dejan lovren's header to the far corner was replenished by Klavan with an accurate head shot.
This victory helped Liverpool have 44 points after 22 rounds, continuing to rank 4th in the Premier League rankings. At the same time, they have gone 16 consecutive matches without a loss in all competitions, the best unbeaten record under Jurgen Klopp. Despite the loss, Burnley still maintained their 7th place with 34 points.
