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)
Proceedings resume at Wembley and Old Trafford.
Aaron Ramsey has had to be withdrawn. Henrikh Mkhitaryan replaces him against his former club.
GOAL! Burnley 1-1 Liverpool (James Milner, 62 minutes)
James Milner finds a nice finish 18 yards out after being found by Divock Origi.
Liverpool back on level terms.
GOAL! Wolves 2-1 Chelsea (Jota, 63 minutes)
Wolves have turned things around!
Jota scores from close range at the far post, and it is 2-1 to the hosts at Molineux.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-0 Southampton (Lucas Moura, 52 minutes)
His first effort is repelled, but Lucas Moura makes no mistake with his second.
Spurs 2-0 up and going third as things stand.
GOAL! Tottenham 3-0 Southampton (Heung-Min Son, 55 minutes)
An assist for Harry Kane, a goal for Heung-Min Son and Spurs are moving out of sight of their visitors.
A virtual tap-in finished with aplomb by the South Korean.
GOAL! Burnley 1-2 Liverpool (Roberto Firmino, 68 minutes)
Liverpool lead!
Virgil Van Djik squares for Roberto Firmino, who provides the finishing touches on Liverpool's second.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 56 minutes
Lucas Torreira is in a little discomfort but will continue. Arsenal have already lost two to injury this evening so that will please Unai Emery.
The crowd are starting to liven, and Diogo Dalot breaks completely free down the right.
Dalot looks confused by the amount of space he is afforded and plays a nothing cross. He does win a corner, but Arsenal clear it.
GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Leicester (James Maddison, 73 minutes)
Demarai Gray and Shinji Okazaki combine to create the opportunity for Maddison, who continues his goalscoring form by finding the bottom corner.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 62 minutes
Sead Kolasinac twice breaks beyond the right side of the Manchester United defence but can't find a teammate on either occasion.
Kolasinac is down, too, as is Anthony Martial. Alexandre Lacazette is stripped and ready to come on.
Manchester United 1-1 Arsenal, 64 minutes
Martial is done.
Looks like something muscular for the Frenchman. His birthday ends in a sadder fashion than Martial would have hoped. Romeu Lukaku comes on.
And here's Lacazette. Alex Iwobi jogs off.
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