Liverpool are seeking a fourth successive victory at the beginning of the Premier League season when they travel to newly promoted Burnley on Sunday.
Liverpool were far from convincing in high-scoring wins over Bournemouth and Newcastle United—the stark contrast between their attacking brilliance and defensive disorganisation underscored. However, improvements were made against last season’s runners-up Arsenal before the international break and Dominik Szoboszlai’s thunderous free kick secured a crucial 1–0 win.
On paper, the clash with Burnley is Liverpool’s simplest fixture to date, and recent history supports that theory. The Reds have won their last five meetings with the Clarets, only conceding once during said duels.
Burnley know the scale of their task but miracles can happen in the Premier League. Their usually watertight defence has been understandably leakier in the top flight, conceding six in battles with Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, but the Lancashire outfit did keep a clean sheet in a 2–0 win over Sunderland in their only home league match of the term.
Regardless of form, the Clarets will need perfection to thwart the reigning Premier League champions.
Here is guide to the game.
