Liverpool host relegation-bound Burnley on Saturday, seeking to hold their unbeaten streak alive.
The Reds haven’t been defeated since their humiliation ritual within the 4-1 Champions League loss in opposition to Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven at Anfield.
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They’ve gone 11 video games unbeaten throughout all competitions since then, however wins have been arduous to come back by just lately for Arne Slot and his troops.
Liverpool are unbeaten of their final 9 Premier League outings (W4, D5), however have didn’t win every of their final three league fixtures.
An entertaining 2-2 draw in opposition to Fulham at Craven Cottage was sandwiched between goalless stalemates in opposition to Leeds United and Arsenal.
Monday’s 4-1 rout within the FA Cup third spherical in opposition to League One relegation battlers Barnsley merely papered over the cracks, though they are going to be hoping to construct on that success in opposition to Burnley.
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Regardless of their combined type, Liverpool are in a robust place within the prime 4 race. Nonetheless, solely 5 factors separate them from Tenth-placed Sunderland, highlighting how tight the margins are.
Burnley’s go to offers them an opportunity to consolidate their spot within the Champions League locations, with the Reds successful every of their final six conferences.
They’ve additionally received their final two house video games in opposition to Burnley. However they’d be silly to underestimate Scott Parker’s facet, contemplating their most up-to-date defeat in opposition to the Clarets additionally got here at Anfield.
How Liverpool might line up
Slot might make a number of modifications from the staff that thrashed Barnsley 4-1 on Monday.
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Alisson ought to reclaim his place in objective from Giorgi Marmardashvilli, whereas Ibrahima Konate and Milos Kerkez return to the backline to hitch Virgil van Dijk and Jeremie Frimpong.
Ryan Gravenberch must also return to the XI to associate Alexis Mac Allister in midfield after beginning the midweek contest on the bench.
as he strains up alongside Curtis Jones and Florian Wirtz in assault.