Jurgen Klopp’s complaints about a self-fulfilling prophecy came back to haunt him as his side suffered yet more defensive dithering in the 1-1 draw at home to Burnley.
Liverpool’s shortcomings at the back were placed under the microscope this week after conceding a lead in the midweek Champions League draw with Sevilla and Burnley scored with their first shot on target after hesitation by centre-backs Joel Matip and Ragnar Klavan allowed the ball to drop between them in the middle of the penalty area.
Mohamed Salah’s fifth goal of the season, and his fourth in succession at Anfield, quickly restored parity but what followed was more a failure of Klopp’s attack to break down Burnley’s determined defence as they finished with 35 shots but just nine on target.
What they said
Tweet of the match
Best save of the season by Nick Pope just now to deny Liverpool. Fantastic.
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) September 16, 2017
Star man – Mohamed Salah
His pace gave Liverpool a much-needed outlet and his fifth goal of the season was just reward.
Moment of the match
27 – GOOOOOALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/vZf67LxWpC
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) September 16, 2017
Data point
1000 – Liverpool have become the 4th team to win 1000 points in @premierleague home games. Consolation.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 16, 2017
Player ratings
Who’s up next?
Leicester v Liverpool (Carabao Cup, Tuesday, September 19)
Burnley v Leeds (Carabao Cup, Tuesday, September 19)
