Liverpool vs Burnley: Premier League Clash at Anfield

Liverpool, sitting 4th in the Premier League with 35 points from 21 matches (10 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses), hosted bottom-of-the-table Burnley (19th, 13 points from 21 games: 3 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses) at Anfield on January 17, 2026, at 15:00 UTC.[1][4][5]

Match Preview and Context

The fixture pitted high-flying Liverpool against relegation-threatened Burnley in Round 22. Liverpool entered on the back of mixed form: a 4-1 win over Brighton, but draws against Arsenal (0-0), Fulham (2-2), and Leeds (0-0).[3] Burnley had recent successes like a 5-1 thrashing of Millwall but struggled overall, with losses to Brighton (0-2) and Newcastle (1-3).[3]

Betting odds heavily favored Liverpool (-457), with Burnley at +1175; over/under set at 2.5 goals.[3] Weather in Liverpool was mild at 44°F with light winds.[3]

Team News and Injuries

Liverpool missed key players: Mohamed Salah (international duty), Conor Bradley (knee surgery), plus injuries to Rio Ngumoha, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Alexander Isak. Owen Beck returned from loan but was hampered by a hamstring issue.[3][6]

Burnley faced a lengthy injury list: Joe Worrall, Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, Mike Tresor, Zeki Amdouni, and Zian Flemming (top scorer with 5 goals).[3][6] Standouts included Hugo Ekitike (8 goals) and Q. Hartman (4 assists).[5]

Live Match Coverage

Refereed by Andy Madley, the game promised intensity at Anfield. Live updates tracked scores, stats like shots on goal (Liverpool: 86 season total), possession, and momentum. Sources reported real-time highlights, lineups, and H2H data, with both teams coming off FA Cup wins but stark league contrasts.[1][4][6][9] As a live event, full-time details emerged post-match, focusing on Liverpool's dominance potential against Burnley's resilience.[2][7]

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