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! Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal (Shkodran Mustafi, 26 minutes)
Is it in? It is!
An error from David De Gea!
Shkodran Mustafi meets a corner, heading the ball down into the turf some distance from goal.
It is not particularly powerful but the amplitude of the bounce seems to befuddle De Gea, who parries it up over his head into the air.
It loops beneath the crossbar where Ander Herrera (stationed on the post) seems to have hooked clear, but a glance at his watch from referee Andre Marriner reveals the ball did indeed cross the line.
1-0 Arsenal.
GOAL! Fulham 1-0 Leicester (Aboubakar Kamara, 42 minutes)
Claudio Ranieri's Fulham lead against Leicester!
Aboubakar Kamara somehow manages to squeeze the ball past Kasper Schmeichel from a rather acute angle.
GOAL! Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal (Anthony Martial, 30 minutes)
A swift response!
Marcus Ashford's free kick is well saved by Bernd Leno, who parries it away from goal well.
Ander Herrera, who was just in an offside position when the free kick was taken, retrieves it, cutting the ball back on the swivel from right on the byline.
Anthony Martial has found a pocket of space and finishes the chance. 1-1.
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool, 40 minutes
Burnley had the ball in the back of the net at Turf Moor, but it is ruled out!
Ashley Barnes is the unfortunate party. Offside the disallowing factor.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 34 minutes
Rob Holding is really struggling with an injury, and it seems Stephan Lichtsteiner may be replacing him imminently.
Aaron Ramsey has a shot deflected wide.
HALF TIME SCORES (7.45pm Kick Offs)
Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
Everton 1-1 Newcastle
Fulham 1-0 Leicester
Wolves 0-1 Chelsea
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 37 minutes
Oh dear. Rob Holding stretchered down the tunnel with the air cast on his leg.
Lichtsteiner does replace him on the right of the three man defence.
Shkodran Mustafi scythes through Marcus Rashford and earns a caution. Free kick in a dangerous area, down by the byline on the left hand side, for the hosts.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 38 minutes
It is played to the edge of the area to Marcos Rojo, who is completely unmarked, but he can't thread it through the sea of bodies to work Bernd Leno in the Arsenal goal.
Rojo goes sliding in on Matteo Guendouzi to try and recover the ball, incensing the Arsenal players who feel the challenge was high. Just a booking.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 41 minutes
Another booking!
Jesse Lingard trips Lucas Torreira breaking away from him.
It has all got a little tempestuous at Old Trafford.
And another! Hector Bellerin is slightly late in the tackle, steps on a boot and goes into Andre Marriner's book.
Four cautions in five minutes. Feisty.
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