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18 August 2021, 16:51 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Liverpool vs Burnley Premier League Aug 21, 2021

Premier League fixture, Liverpool F.C. vs. Burnley F.C. kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 21 at Anfield.

Preview Liverpool Premier League, Aug 21, 2021

Preview The Reds collected all three points against the newly-promoted side, Norwich City in the 3-0 win over the Canaries last Saturday which saw Virgil van Dijk re-introduce himself to Premier League football after a ten-month-long absence. The Reds got off to a strong start with Diogo Jota (26') handing Liverpool the lead minutes past mid-way into the first forty-five. Questionable defending saw second-half substitute, Firmino (65') double the lead for the Reds four minutes after stepping on the pitch, - leaving a wall of yellow shirts behind as he picked up his 67th goal in 212 appearances for Liverpool. A stunning left-footed curling shot from Mohamed Salah (74') over as many as fifteen players from both halves in the box put the game beyond Norwich's reach and left the Egyptian celebrating his 98th goal in 159 appearances for the club. - One that saw him become the only player in the Premier League to score in five successive opening weekend matches. Pretty much as good as it gets, and impressed Jurgen Klopp said after he waved off the visiting fans. On Saturday, he will aim for back-to-back Premier League victories. Klopp's attacking 4-3-3 formation will see Mane and Salah on the flanks while Diogo Jota is expected to force Firmino to the bench once again in Liverpool's second appearance of the season.

Preview Burnley Premier League, Aug 21, 2021

Preview A defeat on home soil for Burnley saw the Clarets pick up a loss in the season opener against the Seagulls last weekend. James Tarkowski (2') put the home side in front at Turf Moor two minutes after kick-off. But birthday boy, Neal Maupay (73') equalized for Brighton late into the second half before the Argentine midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister (78') found the back of the net two minutes after he was introduced into the game by Graham Potter. Sean Dyche expects a reaction from his players when they travel to Anfield on Saturday afternoon as they aim to avoid a similar result against Liverpool. A victory over Liverpool appears to be a tall order but Sean Dyche would be delighted to pick up a point on the road when his side returns for the second day of the season. A 4—4—2 formation with Chris Wood and Jay Rodriguez leading the onslaught against the Reds could be on the cards for Sean Dyche. Goalkeeper, Nick Pope is available once again for selection after facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a knee surgery that saw him unable to compete at Euro 2020.

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