Liverpool kept up their perfect start to the 2021-22 season with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Anfield.
The visitors had the better of the first half, with Chris Wood and James Tarkowski both missing good chances, but a glancing header from Diogo Jota gave Liverpool the lead after 18 minutes. Mohamed Salah had a goal disallowed later in the half for a marginal offside.
In the second half Liverpool took control of the game and created numerous chances before Sadio Mane finished off an incisive move in the 69th minute to double the lead.
Liverpool will now face Chelsea at Anfield next Saturday, while Burnley host Leeds United the following day.
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TALKING POINT - ARE LIVERPOOL BACK?
The 2020-21 season saw an underwhelming defence of their title, as Liverpool’s options at centre-back dwindled and their once impregnable home record in the Premier League disappeared.
At one point it looked like they might not even make the Champions League, but a rousing finish from Jurgen Klopp’s side saw them win five in a row to finish the season. They’ve been note perfect so far in 2021-22, and with Virgil van Dijk back they’ve returned two clean sheets to boot.
A full and fevered Anfield should make a difference too, as a team that lost their way last season look to recover the form that won them a Champions League and a Premier League title in back-to-back seasons. Chelsea will be here next week, for a match that will be an intriguing barometer for both clubs’ hopes this season.
Source: eurosport