Liverpool remain unbeaten in the Premier League but have struggled to find the winning touch in recent weeks under Arne Slot. Three consecutive draws against Leeds, Fulham, and Arsenal have slowed their momentum, although a 4-1 FA Cup win over Barnsley on Monday extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 11 matches, softfootball reported
Mohamed Salah’s imminent return from the Africa Cup of Nations will provide a huge boost, while Hugo Ekitike’s goal and assist off the bench against Barnsley could see him lead the line on Saturday. Liverpool posted videos on their X handle ahead of their match on the 17th january:
“Fixture details have been confirmed for our Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion The match at Anfield will take place on Saturday February 14, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT ”
Burnley continue to struggle in the league, sitting 19th with a 12-game winless streak, though they did claim a 5-1 FA Cup victory over Millwall.
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The Clarets have yet to keep an away clean sheet this season, and injuries to Mike Tresor, Zian Flemming, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, and Josh Cullen further weaken their options.
Ashley Barnes, who scored twice in the FA Cup, is expected to make way for Armando Broja, while Lyle Foster should recover from illness to feature.
Team news
Liverpool will be without Conor Bradley for the rest of the season due to a knee injury, while Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak also remain sidelined. Mohamed Salah is still away on AFCON duty and will not feature. Hugo Ekitike is expected to start after impressing in the FA Cup. Burnley have several injury absentees, including Zeki Amdouni, Josh Cullen and Connor Roberts, while Joe Worrall faces a late fitness test.
Possible lineups
Liverpool possible lineup: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Ekitike
Burnley possible lineup: Dubravka; Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Bruun Larsen, Anthony; Broja
Prediction
Slot’s side should eventually break through Burnley’s low block, continuing their unbeaten streak while maintaining control at Anfield. ESPN and Sky Sports are backing Liverpool to claim all three points, citing their superior home form and attacking depth.
Where to watch
The Liverpool vs Burnley Premier League match will not be shown live on TV in the UK because of the Saturday 3pm blackout rule. However, fans in other countries can still watch it. In the United States, the game will be available on NBC, Peacock, or USA Network.
Canadian viewers can stream it on FuboTV, while fans in Australia can watch on Optus Sport or Stan Sport. In India, the match will be shown on JioHotstar.
In the UK, Liverpool supporters can follow free live audio commentary on the club’s official website and app. Match highlights will be available on the Sky Sports app shortly after full-time and later on BBC Match of the Day, with live text updates also provided online.
