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Full-time: Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
Table of Contents
- 1. Full-time: Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
- 2. Goal! Burnley 0-1 Liverpool (Salah, 90+5)
- 3. Penalty to Liverpool!
- 4. Red Card for the bath
- 5. Back underway at Burnley.
- 6. Half-time: Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
- 7. How did Liverpool’s tactical approach, specifically the roles of the full-backs, contribute to creating scoring opportunities against Burnley’s resilient defense?
- 8. Liverpool Clinch Narrow Victory over Burnley in Thrilling Premier League Clash
- 9. Match Highlights & Key Moments
- 10. Tactical Breakdown: Liverpool’s Attacking Strategy
- 11. burnley’s Defensive Masterclass & Kompany’s Approach
- 12. Player Performances: Standout Individuals
- 13. Premier League Table Implications & Future outlook
- 14. betting Insights & Pre-Match Predictions
- 15. Injury Updates & Team News
They did not play at all well but another late goal rescued Liverpool once more. Hannibal is close to tears. Burnley gave it all but collapsed at the end. Salah stepped up to score the decisive penalty when if he was anyone else he would have been subbed off. Talking of subs, Rio Ngumoha was again crucial to victory.
90+6 min: The boos ring out but that was a blatant handball. Burnley are denied.
Goal! Burnley 0-1 Liverpool (Salah, 90+5)
He couldn’t hit a barn door all afternoon but that is a perfect penalty. Smashed into the top right, un-saveable.
Penalty to Liverpool!
Hannibal handles…Ngumoha smashes the ball and Hannibal throws out an elbow. He’s distraught.
90+3 min: Ngumoha opens up space with a feint and pass. Frimpong shoots, but the angle is too acute.
90+2 min: Gakpo down and low, and Dubravka holds on, and for the full eight seconds he is now allowed.
90+1 min: All 10 Burnley players back now. Broja wins a flick on the edge of the box but the ball keeps coming back and back.
90 min: Into the last minute of normal time. Five minutes will be added on.
89 min: Burnley kill more time. On comes Armand Broja for his first appearance. Jaidon Anthony goes off.
88 min: Those Liverpool arrivals happen, Konate and Wirtz going off. Arne Slot agonises at another Salah miskick. He really has had a dog’s dinner of a night.
86 min: Burnley make changes – Joe Worrall for Lyle Foster. That’s the former Forest player, not the 79-year-old former ref from Warrington. Szoboszlai slashes the free-kick from that red card offence into the stands.
Red Card for the bath
84 min: Two more Liverpool subs are coming on: Frimpong and Ngumoha. But first, as Wirtz jinks away, Ugochukwu slides in, and makes a rash challenge. A second yellow, though many Liverpool fans will say he should have gone in the first half.
82 min: Foster and Hannibal gang up on Konate and Bradley, evasive action required. The ball goes to Szoboszlai, on the edge of a packed area, trying to find his way through. To little avail.
80 min: Another Liverpool corner, with Florentino blocking a Gravenberch shot. The corner is cleared. Sack the set-piece specialist? Call in Austin McPhee?
78 min: Lovely, “ave it” hoof from Kyle Walker to clear his lines. This man learned at the feet of Neil Warnock. Hannibal can’t keep it in.
77 min: Rick Harris gets in touch: “Watching Liverpool toil it occurs to me that they probably need to sign a proven PL goal scorer. Maybe that guy who no longer wants to play for Newcastle? Alexander the Great Big Jessie my disappointed Toon fan mate Steve calls him. Salah may just be suffering from the curse of the colossal new deal.”
Tim Stappard: “Salah hasn’t been good since his massive new contract. Still I’m waiting for him to fall over soon and score a pen.”
76 min: Bradley, who likes a tackle, and gets a few bookings, smashes into Anthony and gets a yellow. The damage is shown off by the victim. Nasty one.
74 min: Another Szoboszlai stinger, but it spins wide.
Mac Millings gets in touch: “Ekitike may be a palindrome, but is he, like Quilindschy Hartman, and anagram of ‘Hint archly, Squidman’?”
72 min: A near-instant chance for Chiesa, from a Robertson cross. It’s headed wide.
71 min: Michael Oliver feels the burn of a Szoboszlai stinger and play stops. That brings off Ekitike for Chiesa, as Liverpool sing his song.
69 min: Federico Chiesa, not in the Champions League squad, is due on soon. He’s a man for the late occasion. They need to find one. Salah to go off? Or Wirtz?
68 min: Florentino, on his debut, looks a player. He almost gets Anthony away, and is a physical competitor.
66 min: Dubravka punches clear when the ball is lobbed, rather aimlessly, into the sky by Robertson. Liverpool knocking on the door, rather bluntly.
64 min: Bradley tries to release Salah, who runs onwards and attempts a cross that drifts out and beyond Dubravka. Salah is not in a good moment. But how long will that moment last?
63 min: Two Burnley changes: Florentino and Hannibal on, Tchaouna and Cullen off. The levels of energy have been sapping.
Sam Kerr does a Sam Kerr thing: WSL roundup here.
60 min: Kyle Walker is being given a chasing by Gakpo at this point, showing him inside to shoot. That’s dangerous tactics.
59 min: Szoboszlai, finding space, pings a shot on goal that Dubravka has to make a diving save to stop.
57 min: Bradley has to deal with Tchaouna and Hartman’s attempts to chase him down. The Northern Irishman gets the job done.
55 min: Jaidon Anthony on the burst almost plays in Tchaouna, it looking close to it running for the speeding Chadian. Within seconds, Wirtz whips a shot just wide of the post. Better from the German.
55 min: Colum Fordham gets in touch: “Liverpool are having teething troubles with some of their new purchases, Wirtz and Kerkez in particular. The new left back played well in the second half against Arsenal but otherwise is a bit of a conundrum, and Slot was right to bring Andy Robertson on.
“I appreciate your point about the lack of understanding between the new line-up. Ekitike and Salah aren’t reading each other’s minds as Bobby Firminho and Mo used to do. Just realised that Liverpool’s most successful signing thus far (too soon to judge Isak) is Ekitike who, besides being an excellent player, is also a palindrome.”
54 min: Ekitike is penalised for a push in the Burnley area as another cross comes in.
53 min: Eric Peterson gets in touch: “Milos Kerkez will be back in the side soon enough, no worries. Odds are he’s rarely been – and not at this level – on the team overwhelming a side bent on deep defending at all costs, rather than the other way around. That takes two things: calm in the face of repeated frustration, and relentlessness to keep hammering away at that low block. That’s not a natural combination, and if you’ve never been through it before, you gotta learn how to handle it. He’ll have to figure it out. But that’s all. Any new player on the massive clubs (looking at you, Alexander Isak) has to go through it. He’ll be fine.”
51 min: Szoboszlai and Salah link. It isn’t good news for Liverpool…the ball dribbles out.
50 min: Salah, wherefore art thou? He’ll probably score now. But Liverpool look imbalanced when he’s such a passenger.
49 min: Gakpo involved again, and he plays in Robertson, whose cross almost finds Bradley and Burnley beat the ball behind. Nine corners for Liverpool. Dubravaka punches the latest away.
47 min: Did Kyle Walker foul Gakpo for a penalty? He had a couple of nibbles. From the resultant corner, the underrated Gakpo smashes the ball just wide. He’s had a fine season so far.
Back underway at Burnley.
Half-time change: Mac Allister took that whack in the first half and Conor Bradley comes in. Szoboszlai will move to midfield.
Perhaps the best action was on the sidelines in the South Coast grudge match.
Andy Flintoff is also in touch: “If anyone has a claim for bias against them from the officials (referees, assistants and the VAR), then it would be Mac Allister – what with Tarkowski’s challenge last season and Ugochukwu’s challenge this season not being punished with reds, even after video review.”
Alun Pugh gets in touch: “Greetings John from Kyrgyzstan.
Club football is an entertaining diversion but you can’t beat the real thing. We’re on our way home from Wales’ comprehensive 1-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan in our World Cup Qualifier. We are planning to transit the five ex Soviet ‘Stans but be back in the UK the day before Wales play again in a generic and soulless shopping centre in NW London – but in the meantime can anyone identify a bar in Bishkek with the game on? Diolch.”
Half-time: Burnley 0-0 Liverpool
Liverpool were disappointing but Burnley have been very good, ready for their opponents. The first half is probably best recalled for Milos Kerkez’s swan dive of simulation and his subsequent removal for his own good.
45+2 min: Gravenberch steps forward, the ball spins to Wirtz, whose pass is aimed at Ekitike. That was close. The closest yet, in truth.
45 min: Can Liverpool rescue the half? Burnley retreat to the trenches to see out the 45. There’s three more minutes to come.
44 min: Robertson and Gakpo try to link up, but the ball inside from winger to full-back is too strong.
42 min: A Wirtz corner is bundled away and it goes all the way back to Alisson, with Burnley forwards giving chase. This has not been at all easy for Liverpool.
41 min: Ekitike, quiet so far, goes on a solo mission, weaving to the byline but his final effort is neither fish nor flesh. It required a Salah to read his intentions. Not on each other’s wavelength just yet.
39 min: Robertson almost scores straight away, galloping on like the old days, but his shot will not beat Dubravka.
38 min: Yep, Kerkez is taken off, and Andy Robertson arrives. How long until Kerkez gets back in the team?
37 min: Hartman’s corner causes problems, but Salah is sent away. He is lonesome and whacks the ball into the sky, and that’s a waste.
35 min: Kyle Walker slides across to divert the ball away when Kerkez had an overlap beckoning. Dubravka claims the corner and sends away Kyle Walker but the long ball to Laurent is overhit. Looks like Kerkez is coming off soon.
34 min: The free-kick is aimed at Ekdal who nods wide under heavy pressure from Van Dijk.
33 min: Salah is penalised for hauling back. Then Kerkez, on sudden death, fouls Anthony. Will he last past half-time?
How did Liverpool’s tactical approach, specifically the roles of the full-backs, contribute to creating scoring opportunities against Burnley’s resilient defense?
Liverpool Clinch Narrow Victory over Burnley in Thrilling Premier League Clash
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, September 14th, 2025, maintaining their strong start to the Premier League season. The match, characterized by Burnley’s resilient defense and Liverpool’s relentless attack, was a captivating display of Premier League football.
* Dominance in Possession: Liverpool controlled a notable portion of the possession, consistently probing for openings in Burnley’s tightly organized defense. Stats showed 68% possession for the Reds.
* Crucial Goal: The decisive goal came in the 78th minute from Darwin Núñez, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack initiated by Mohamed Salah. Núñez’s clinical finish proved to be the difference.
* Burnley’s Defensive Resilience: Despite the loss, Burnley demonstrated impressive defensive organization, frustrating Liverpool’s attacking trio for large periods of the game. James Trafford, the Burnley goalkeeper, made several key saves.
* VAR Intervention: A potential penalty for Burnley in the first half was overturned by VAR after a review deemed the challenge fair.
Tactical Breakdown: Liverpool’s Attacking Strategy
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp opted for a 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing width and speedy transitions. The focus was on exploiting the space behind Burnley’s full-backs and utilizing the pace of Salah and Luis Díaz.
* Full-Back involvement: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson played crucial roles in providing width and delivering perilous crosses into the box.
* Midfield Control: The midfield trio of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch dictated the tempo of the game, winning key battles and distributing the ball effectively.
* High Pressing: Liverpool’s relentless pressing forced Burnley into errors, creating several scoring opportunities.
* Counter-Attacking Threat: The winning goal showcased Liverpool’s proficiency in launching swift counter-attacks, catching Burnley off guard.
burnley’s Defensive Masterclass & Kompany’s Approach
Vincent Kompany’s Burnley side showcased a well-drilled defensive structure, making life arduous for Liverpool’s potent attack.Their game plan revolved around staying compact, denying space in dangerous areas, and launching quick counter-attacks when possible.
* Compact Defensive Shape: Burnley’s players maintained a disciplined shape,limiting Liverpool’s opportunities to play through the middle.
* Aerial Duels: Burnley won a significant number of aerial duels, disrupting Liverpool’s attempts to build attacks from the back.
* Set-Piece Threat: Although unable to convert, Burnley posed a threat from set-pieces, forcing Liverpool’s defense to remain vigilant.
* Hugo Ekitike’s Performance: As predicted by talkSPORT,hugo Ekitike showed promising signs upfront,constantly challenging Liverpool’s center-backs.
Player Performances: Standout Individuals
Several players delivered standout performances for both sides.
* Darwin Núñez (Liverpool): Scored the winning goal,demonstrating his clinical finishing ability.
* Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): Provided the assist for Núñez’s goal and was a constant threat to Burnley’s defense.
* James trafford (Burnley): Made several crucial saves to keep burnley in the game.
* Charlie taylor (Burnley): A rock in Burnley’s defense, consistently winning tackles and interceptions.
Premier League Table Implications & Future outlook
This victory consolidates Liverpool’s position near the top of the Premier League table. Burnley, despite the defeat, showed they are capable of competing with the league’s best teams.
* Liverpool’s Title Challenge: This win strengthens Liverpool’s credentials as serious contenders for the Premier League title.
* Burnley’s Survival Bid: Burnley’s resilient performance suggests they have the potential to avoid relegation and establish themselves in the Premier League.
* Upcoming Fixtures: Liverpool will face a challenging run of fixtures, while Burnley will look to build on their defensive solidity in their upcoming matches.
* Key stats: Liverpool’s win boosts their goal difference, a crucial factor in the title race.
betting Insights & Pre-Match Predictions
Pre-match analysis, such as that provided by talkSPORT, highlighted Hugo Ekitike as a potential goalscorer for Burnley. While he didn’t find the net,his performance indicated a promising future. The 29/20 odds on Ekitike to score proved just outside of reach for bettors. This match underscores the unpredictable nature of Premier League football and the importance of informed betting strategies.
Injury Updates & Team News
Liverpool were without Thiago Alcântara due to a long-term injury. Burnley had a fully fit squad available for selection. These injury situations significantly impact team selection and tactical approaches.
