Liverpool 1-1 Burnley: Arne Slot's Side Drop Points at Anfield

Liverpool were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Burnley at Anfield on January 17, 2026, extending their winless Premier League run to four matches.[1][2][3]

The Reds dominated possession and registered 32 shots with an xG of 2.96, but failed to break down Burnley's low block, mustering just 11 efforts on target to the visitors' one.[1][3][5] In the 30th minute, Cody Gakpo won a penalty after being fouled by Florentino Luis, but Dominik Szoboszlai blasted his spot-kick against the crossbar—a repeat of his recent set-piece woes.[1][2][4][5]

Liverpool took the lead just before halftime through Florian Wirtz, who finished smartly from Curtis Jones' assist after a move involving Hugo Ekitike.[1][2][4] Wirtz shone throughout, nearly scoring again and creating chances, earning praise for his virtuoso display.[2][5]

Burnley equalized in the 65th minute via Marcus Edwards, who exploited sloppy defending by Ibrahima Konaté to fire a low shot past Alisson Becker—their only shot on target.[1][3][5] Moments earlier, Alisson saved Konaté's near own-goal from Edwards' cross.[2][3]

Post-equalizer, Liverpool pushed hard: Ekitike's 77th-minute goal was disallowed for offside and handball, while substitute Alexis Mac Allister skewed wide from 15 yards.[2][3] Arne Slot introduced Andy Robertson, Rio Ngumoha, and Federico Chiesa, but they couldn't find a winner.[1][2]

Player ratings highlighted Burnley's Player of the Match Max Humphreys (8/10) and Martin Dubravka (8/10) for frustrating Liverpool, with Edwards (8/10) starring.[1] The draw leaves champions Liverpool seven points off the top three, having now dropped points at home to all three promoted sides this season.[3][4]

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