Burnley vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League latest updates as Diogo Jota scores off the bench
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds look to get back to winning ways against Vincent Kompany’s resurgent Clarets
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Liverpool lifted themselves to the top of the Premier League following a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Boxing Day.
The Reds were held last time out in a thrilling stalemate against Arsenal, but bounced back against Vincent Kompany’s side.
The result looked in little doubt when Darwin Nunez scored in the 6th minute, but Burnley fought hard, and Liverpool had to wait until substitute Diogo Jota marked his return from injury with a 90th-minute goal to wrap up the victory.
Liverpool also had two disallowed goals and mostly dominated throughout, but there were warning signs from Burnley, but it was James Trafford’s effort in front of goal that ensured the game went as dep as it did.
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Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
15’ The game seems to have settled down slightly after Liverpool’s explosive start but they still hold the lead following Nunez’ opening strike.
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
13’ Burnley have a chance to attack here, their attempted through-ball is blocked, but it was a first passage of possession after Liverpool kept the pressure on in the opening 12 minutes.
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
10’ Gakpo had a chance now and his wild swipe ends up skewing away from goal and into the crowd, but the warning signs are there for Burnley as Liverpool have kept attacking and are finding space for the front three almost with ease.
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
9’ Liverpool have been utterly dominant since the goal, both Salah and Elliott have had chances saved and a corner is dangerously swung into Gravenberch but he lost the ball.
Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
6’ Nunez has had his problems in front of goal this season, but made no mistakes on the edge of the box when he was picked out by Gakpo.
The Liverpool forward fired the ball into the corner, a great strike.
GOAL! Darwin Nunez scores - Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
6’ GOAL! Darwin Nunez opens the scoring for Liverpool!
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
5’ Amdouni had a big chance there but absolutely scuffed it! He drove towards the Liverpool box, the space opened up but his final effort was way wide.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
4’ SAVE! Harvey Elliott had a chance there to drive forwards from midfield, the space opened up slightly for him, and his deflected effort was saved by Trafford.
That’s the first real chance for either team.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
3’ Liverpool try to get forward for the first time in the game, but a long ball in the direction of Nunez is easily intercepted and controlled by the Burnley defence.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
2’ Burnley looked to attack straight out of the blocks and rushed at the Liverpool defence, but they stood firm, despite the changes made to the backline.
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