Liverpool vs Burnley: Live Match Updates

Liverpool hosted Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026, in a Premier League clash, with kickoff at 15:00 UTC. The Reds, sitting 4th in the table with 35 points from 21 matches (10 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses), aimed to capitalize on home advantage against relegation-threatened Burnley, who languish in 19th with just 13 points (3 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses).[2][3][4]

Pre-match odds heavily favored Liverpool at -463, with Burnley at +1150 and over/under 2.5 goals at -178 over. Liverpool's attack is led by forward Hugo Ekitike with 8 goals, supported by midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai's 12 shots on goal. Burnley's top scorer Zian Flemming has 5 goals, but the Clarets struggle defensively, conceding 39 goals in 21 games.[2]

Both teams entered buoyed by recent FA Cup wins, but injury woes plagued squads. Liverpool missed Mohamed Salah (international duty), Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley, and others like Alexander Isak. Burnley were without Joe Worrall, Josh Cullen, Zian Flemming, and more, forcing defensive setups.[5][7]

Recent form showed Liverpool drawing 0-0 at Arsenal and 2-2 at Fulham, while Burnley won 5-1 at home but lost 2-0 at Brighton. The headline captured early action: "Liverpool start well as Burnley sit back", with the hosts dominating possession and creating chances through Harvey Elliott (6.4 rating).[1][2][6]

Live coverage on Sky Sports provided real-time stats like shots, possession, and attack momentum. Liverpool's 32 goals scored contrast Burnley's woes, with only 22 netted. Key battles included Ekitike vs Burnley's backline. As the match unfolded at Anfield, fans anticipated a comfortable Reds win to boost top-four hopes, while Burnley fought relegation.[3][6]

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