Fabinho’s first-half goal is enough to seal victory for Liverpool in the Premier League, as Jurgen Klopp’s side down a stubborn Burnley at a sodden Turf Moor.
The win keeps the Reds in the proverbial hunt for the title race – and defeat further compounds the Clarets’ relegation woes.
But for Jurgen Klopp and company, another win – no matter how small the margin – helps their conquest.
Though they will have a Wembley date with destiny for silverware soon enough, the Premier League would fade fast if they dropped points. So this keeps their hopes alive – for now.
Sean Dyche applauds the Burnley supporters who have weathered an awful Sunday afternoon to see their team go down swinging.
Although it has been far from the performance of a side destined for the drop – there may yet be hope for a great escape from the Clarets.
At full-time, it finishes Burnley 0-1 Liverpool.
Starting Lineup:
BURNLEY (4-4-2): Nick Pope;
Connor Roberts, James Tarkowski, Ben Mee, Erik Pieters;
Aaron Lennon, Ashley Westwood, Josh Brownhill, Maxwel Cornet;
Jay Rodriguez, Wout Weghorst.
Subs: Dale Stephens, Dwight McNeil, Kevin Long, Nathan Collins, Wayne Hennessey,
Phil Bardsley, Ashley Barnes, Matthew Lowton, Jack Cork.
LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson;
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson;
Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita;
Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane.
Subs: Thiago, Ibrahima Konate, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Diogo Jota,
Caoimhin Kelleher, Harvey Elliott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, Luis Díaz.
Goals:
1-0. The Reds have weathered the storm of Burnley’s counter-moves and unlock them with a scrappy set-play finish down the other end. Alexander-Arnold’s corner swings in, a nick heads it into the middle of the box and the Brazilian bundles past Pope. Fabinho’s goal gives Liverpool the lead.
So, where else do Liverpool and Burnley go from here?
Next time out, a trip to Brighton awaits Burnley in their quest for survival. As for Liverpool? A journey to Serie A holders Inter in the Champions League awaits.
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