Liverpool vs Burnley: Liverpool welcome Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday for their first home game of the season, as they eye successive wins.
Match Details:
Teams: Liverpool vs Burnley
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Date: Saturday 21st August, 2021
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football/tournament/premier-league-2021-22-294
🔜 A full house at Anfield
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 18, 2021
Preview
Liverpool will look to make it successive wins at the start of the season when they face Burnley at home on Saturday in the Premier League.
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The Reds come into this one with an opening day 3-0 win against newly promoted side, Norwich last week.
Jota, Firmino and Salah’s strikes ensured a smooth sail win for the Reds.
All eyes on our Anfield return 👀
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 19, 2021
On the other hand, Burnley will aim to get back to winning ways after they lost to Brighton in their opener 2-1.
Tarkowski provided Burnley the lead but second half goals from Maupay and Allister ensured a win for the visitors.
Dyche’s men ensured a horror campaign last season where they finished 17th and will seek improvement starting from this one.
The loss last week should not affect them too much as they have a good squad to overturn fortunes.
Liverpool won the last fixture when these two sides met in the Premier League last season 3-0 as Firmino, Phillips and Chamberlain found the back of the net.
Form Guide
Liverpool: WWDWW
Burnley: LWWWL
Last Matches of both teams:
Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
Burnley 1-2 Brighton
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Liverpool vs Burnley in India?
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Team News
Robertson, Jones are certain absentees for the Reds due to ankle injury and concussion respectively.
Henderson, Thiago are major doubts as well due to lack of match fitness.
Burnley has Stephens and Long on the bench due to Ankle and calf injuries respectively and will be out for this one.
Liverpool possible 11:
Becker, Tsimikas, van Dijk, Matip, Alexander-Arnold, Chamberlain, Keita, Milner, Salah, Firmino and Mané
Burnley possible 11:
Pope, Taylor, Mee, Tarkowski, Lowton, McNeil, Cork, Westwood, Gudmundsson, Rodriguez and Wood
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Burnley
Liverpool is expected to kick start their home campaign with a win as well due to their strong and in form squad.
Burnley have struggled away from home and Liverpool will seize the initiative here.
Players to watch out for: Salah, Firmino, Tarkowski, Westwood.
