Reigning, defending Premier League champions Liverpool will attempt to make it 12 factors from 4 video games to start their title protection on Sunday (9 am ET), after they journey to Turf Moor to tackle newly promoted Burnley.
WATCH — Burnley vs Liverpool
The Reds not solely beat Arsenal of their huge showdown earlier than the worldwide, however extra importantly Arne Slot’s aspect additionally saved a clear sheet for the primary time this season after conceding 4 objectives within the their first two video games. Arsenal hardly went for the win (1 shot on course, 0.49 xG) and Liverpool didn’t have a shot from inside 12 yards within the recreation, however Dominik Szoboszlai smashed a shocking free kick previous David Raya late on and that’s the chance you’re taking enjoying for 0-0. Now, they get even stronger (at the least, in principle) with Alexander Isak set to make his debut this weekend. Will Slot use Isak and Hugo Ekitike, one other summer season signing already off to a robust begin, collectively? Or, will he rotate them typically (suppose: 60-Half-hour cut up) to maintain each gamers match and sharp all through the lengthy, grueling season as Liverpool chase silverware in 4 competitions? In all probability a little bit of each ultimately, however Isak will possible be eased in at first after logging simply 18 minutes of soccer (towards Kosovo on Monday) since final season led to Could.
Burnley, in the meantime, should bounce again from a heartbreaking defeat to Manchester United at Outdated Trafford. The Clarets degree at 2-2 till Bruno Fernandes scored from the penalty spot within the 96th minute — inside seconds of taking 4 factors from their first three video games. Three factors aren’t so unhealthy both, however the competitors received’t get any simpler with journeys to Manchester Metropolis and Aston Villa to spherical out September and begin October. If they’ll get by these subsequent 4 video games with their dignity (and a decent defensive report) nonetheless intact, they’ll have an opportunity of staying up this season.
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The right way to watch Burnley vs Liverpool dwell, stream hyperlink and begin time
Kick off time: 9 am ET, Sunday
Venue: Turf Moor — Burnley
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch on NBC.com
Burnley group information, focus
OUT: Zeki Amdouni (knee), Manuel Benson (achilles) | QUESTIONABLE: Jordan Beyer (knee), Connor Roberts (health)
Liverpool group information, focus
QUESTIONABLE: Ibrahima Konate (muscular), Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring)
Burnley vs Liverpool prediction
A little bit of a coming-out social gathering for Florian Wirtz, who would completely like to get that monkey off his again and hold his place within the group when Isak is on top of things. The Liverpool coaching classes may be higher than a few of their video games, in all honesty. Burnley 0-2 Liverpool.
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