Liverpool Stumble In Premier League Top Four Race

Burnley denied Liverpool the maximum points with a battling display at Anfield to secure a 1-1 draw on Saturday.

The result was a dent to Liverpool’s top four hopes but it was a boost for Burnley’s survival aspirations.

Liverpool dominated possession all through the encounter but they failed to convert their chances despite recording 32 shots, and Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka made eight saves.

Dominik Szoboszlai missed from the penalty spot in the first half before Florian Wirtz gave Arne Slot’s side the lead in the first half with an emphatic strike.

Edwards restored parity for Burnley in the 65th minute after he was played through by Florentino Luis.

The Reds moved ahead of Manchester United into fourth while Burnley are rooted in 19th on the log.

Liverpool coach Arne Slot was disappointed with the result, blaming the team’s inability to convert their chances.

He said: “Of course I am very disappointed about the result. [It says] a lot about ball possession and turning possession into chance creation. Even for our standards, we’ve added even more ball possession than we usually have. This time we were able to create a lot, but not for the first time this season we hardly conceded a chance, but we did concede a goal.

“Just before we conceded the 1-1, there was another moment where we tried to bring the ball out from the back, we lost it and that led to a big chance for them where it was almost an own goal. [Alisson] saved us there.

“And then not much time later, another time we tried to bring the ball out from the back, failed to do so and a great finish from them. That led to them scoring one, and then us — with multiple, multiple, multiple chances — also one, and in the end the result is 1-1.”

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games, but they have drawn six and won four in that time.

Chelsea recorded a 2-0 win over Brentford thanks to goals from João Pedro, and Cole Palmer for their first Premier League win under Liam Rosenior.

Tottenham’s disastrous season continued with a shock 2-1 defeat at home to strugglers West Ham, the Hammers boosted their survival hopes with a battling performance.

Sunderland defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 while Leeds United pipped Fulham 1-0.

Premier League action resumes on Sunday with Wolves taking on Newcastle United, Aston Villa hosts Everton at Villa Park.