Liverpool’s long unbeaten streak continued, but a stubborn Burnley side ensured it counted for little in the bigger picture, forcing a 1-1 draw at Anfield that stalled the Reds’ momentum in the race for a top-four finish, Softfootball reports.
Buoyed by a commanding 4-1 FA Cup win over Barnsley earlier in the week, Liverpool began with authority and urgency, pinning Burnley deep from the outset. The visitors, still searching for a league win after drawing 2-2 with Manchester United last time out, were immediately put under pressure as Arne Slot’s side moved the ball quickly and attacked with intent.
Clear chances were initially hard to come by, but Liverpool gradually turned the screw. Martin Dúbravka was forced into action on multiple occasions, standing firm against long-range efforts and sharp movement inside the box. The home crowd sensed a breakthrough was coming, yet fortune refused to smile when Dominik Szoboszlai struck the crossbar from the penalty spot after Cody Gakpo was fouled.
Liverpool’s persistence was finally rewarded shortly before the interval. Florian Wirtz, one of the standout performers on the afternoon, found space on the edge of the area and unleashed a thunderous finish that left Dúbravka helpless, sending the hosts into the break with a deserved advantage.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Liverpool dictating the tempo and pushing for a second goal that would kill the contest. Wirtz went close again, while Gakpo saw an effort dramatically cleared off the line, moments that proved costly.
Burnley, who had offered little going forward for long spells, capitalised on Liverpool’s wastefulness. Marcus Edwards provided a clinical reminder of the fine margins in the Premier League, striking across Alisson to level the scores with what was effectively the visitors’ first meaningful attack.
Despite renewed pressure in the closing stages and a disallowed effort for offside, Liverpool could not find a winner. Burnley defended with discipline and heart to secure a valuable point, even if it did little to ease their ongoing survival battle.
After the game, Liverpool via its official X handle, shared the full time image with their fans saying it ended level, a disappointing results for the anfield faithfuls. They posted:
For Liverpool, the draw extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches but left a sense of frustration, as dominance and chances once again failed to translate into maximum points at a crucial stage of the season.
