Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE: Six Changes from Slot, Build-Up at Anfield, How to Watch

Liverpool hosted Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026, in a crucial Premier League clash, with the Reds aiming to extend their unbeaten run to 12 games against the struggling Clarets.[5][3]

Team News & Lineups

Manager Arne Slot made six changes to the Liverpool side, featuring players like Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch prominently. Key absentees included Mohamed Salah (international duty), Conor Bradley (knee surgery, out for season), Wataru Endo (ankle injury), and others like Rio Ngumoha, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Alexander Isak.[5][2] Burnley, sitting 19th with just 13 points from 21 games, missed Joe Worrall, Connor Roberts, Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, Mike Tresor, Zeki Amdouni, and Zian Flemming due to injuries.[5][4]

Predicted Burnley lineup: Martin Dubravka; Josh Laurent, Maxime Estève, Bashir Humphreys; Kyle Walker, Lesley Ugochukwu, Florentino, Lucas Pires; Marcus Edwards, Armando Broja, Jaidon Anthony.[5]

Match Build-Up

The game kicked off at 15:00 UTC amid 44°F weather with light winds.[2] Liverpool, 4th with 35 points, were heavy favorites at -457 odds, while Burnley entered as +1175 underdogs. Over/Under was set at 2.5 goals.[2] Recent form showed Liverpool drawing 0-0 vs Arsenal and Fulham, while Burnley lost 3-1 to Newcastle.[2]

Key Highlights

Liverpool took the lead through Conor Bradley's finish after Federico Chiesa's skillful play, despite his injury status.[1] Cody Gakpo added a composed goal, assisted smartly by a teammate.[1] A thrilling encounter ended Liverpool 3-2 Burnley, with early deflections and corners setting the tone, plus chances for Burnley's Pope and Valentin.[1] Gakpo's awareness and finish proved decisive.[1]

How to Watch

Catch live coverage on Sky Sports, ESPN, or streaming via Sofascore and FotMob for scores, H2H, and stats. Highlights available post-match on YouTube.[1][3][8]

Liverpool's home strength prevailed, boosting their top-four push.[4]