Liverpool legend 'thoroughly understands' response from Anfield crowd to Burnley stalemate
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Liverpool Legend 'Thoroughly Understands' Anfield Crowd's Response to Burnley Stalemate
In a frustrating 1-1 draw at Anfield on January 17, 2026, Liverpool dropped points against struggling Burnley despite dominating with 32 shots and an expected goals tally of 2.96[1][2][3]. The Reds, under manager Arne Slot, have now slipped up at home against low-block teams like Leeds, Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, and Burnley this season[2][3].
Liverpool took the lead in the 42nd minute through Florian Wirtz, who smashed home after a sequence involving Hugo Ekitike's determined play and Curtis Jones recycling the ball. This followed Dominik Szoboszlai missing a first-half penalty, smashing it against the crossbar from a soft foul on Cody Gakpo[2][3][5]. Wirtz's goal marked his fourth in seven games, highlighting his virtuoso performance[3].
Burnley, winless in 13 Premier League matches and sitting 18th with 14 points from 22 games, equalized in the 65th minute via Marcus Edwards. The visitor's only shot on target—a clever finish across Alisson after Ibrahima Konaté failed to close him down—undid Liverpool's control. Burnley deployed a defensive 5-4-1, frustrating Slot's champions[2][3][7].
The Anfield crowd voiced their frustration with boos at full-time, a response Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher "thoroughly understands." Speaking post-match, Carragher empathized with fans' disappointment, noting the team's inability to break down deep defenses despite dominance. "Liverpool had total control but couldn't manage the game," he said, echoing Slot's own admission of shared frustration[2]. Slot praised second-half bravery but lamented wasted chances, as the Reds rarely tested Burnley's keeper in the closing stages[2].
This result leaves Liverpool with 36 points from 22 games, exposing ongoing vulnerabilities against resolute opponents. Carragher urged patience but stressed the need for better game management to sustain their title bid[1][3].
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