Liverpool look to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season against Burnley on Sunday 14th September at 2pm.
The reigning champions occupy the summit once more after the opening three games of the new campaign, having won all three of their matches so far. Burnley sit in 14th having won one of their opening three games. The match will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Alexander Isak to score anytime (4/5 with BOYLE Sports)
Liverpool smashed the British transfer record when they finally completing the signing of Isak from Newcastle United. Arne Slot may keep his new number nine on the bench with him having not yet featured this season, though it will definitely not be for too long. Isak found the net in both his previous Premier League appearances against Burnley for Newcastle during the 2023-24 season. Should he get the opportunity, he will certainly fancy his chances of doing so again here.
Liverpool to win and BTTS (19/10 with BOYLE Sports)
The reigning Premier League champions are heavy favourites to get another three points against their newly promoted opponents. It will be exactly a year since the Reds last failed to find the net in a Premier League game, drawing a blank in their 1-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Although, Liverpool are slightly vulnerable on the road, having lost four of their last six away from home. That will encourage Burnley, who will not roll over with the Clarets’ superb home form a huge factor in their promotion last term. In fact, they have not lost at Turf Moor since the final day of the 2023-24 season.
How both teams go into Burnley vs Liverpool
Just like last season, Liverpool have come sprinting out of the blocks once again this term.
Three wins from three have sent the Reds straight to the summit at the first international break, while they are the only side still boasting a 100 per cent record in the Premier League.
All three of the victories have been tight, though, and Burnley will look to use that for inspiration in their quest to shock the champions here.
The Clartets’ Premier League return began with a 3-0 defeat at Tottenham, but they bounced back with a 2-0 win over fellow promoted side Sunderland at Turf Moor.
Scott Parker’s side then twice came from behind against Manchester United, but a stoppage-time penalty from Bryan Mbeumo saw them leave Old Trafford empty handed.
Burnley team news
Parker could hand a debut to new signing Florentino Luis, who joined on loan from Benfica on deadline day. Meanwhile, Connor Roberts and Jordan Beyer should both be available for selection after knee injuries. Zeki Amdouni and Manuel Benson are long term injury problems.
Liverpool team news
Slot could throw Isak straight into the starting line-up, though Hugo Ekitike has started the season with three goals in four appearances. Ibrahima Konate should be fit despite limping off against Arsenal, while Jeremie Frimpong is available to return after a thigh injury.
Burnley vs Liverpool head-to-head
Liverpool have won each of their last five meetings with Burnley, conceding just once during that span. All of these meetings have come in the Premier League, with Liverpool finding the net 11 times, compared to Burnley’s single goal.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/02/2024 | Liverpool 3-1 Burnley | Premier League |
| 26/12/2023 | Burnley 0-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 13/02/2022 | Burnley 0-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 21/08/2021 | Liverpool 2-0 Burnley | Premier League |
| 19/05/2021 | Burnley 0-3 Liverpool | Premier League |