Spot-kick seven minutes from time earns 1-0 win for Burnley to end champions’ unbeaten home run
Ashley Barnes’s late penalty snatched all three points as Burnley ended Liverpool’s unbeaten home run with a surprise 1-0 win at Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp’s team dictated play for much of the match. Sadio Mane went close with an early header, Xherdan Shaqiri blazed a shot just wide and Divock Origi also forced Burnley’s Nick Pope into action more than once in a one-sided first half.
A minute before half-time, Origi crashed a shot against the crossbar after a defensive error by Ben Mee put him clear on goal.
After Trent Alexander-Arnold went close, Klopp introduced Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino from the bench on 58 minutes, and Salah immediately brought a fine reflex save from Pope with a low, angled shot.
Mane shot over after being teed up by Salah as the Reds continued to press, while visiting substitute Johann Gudmundsson put a rare chance wide for Burnley after excellent wing play by Dwight McNeil.
Firmino side-footed wide on 72 minutes but the Reds could find no way through and, seven minutes before the end, Alisson brought down Barnes in the penalty area.
The Burnley forward calmly converted the penalty to end the Reds’ 68-match unbeaten home record.
Liverpool’s first defeat in three years and 273 days leaves them fourth, on 34 points, six points behind leaders Manchester United at the halfway stage of the season.
Burnley’s first league win at Anfield since 1975 lifts them up one place to 16th on 19 points.
REACTION | Sean Dyche praised the mentality of his side, following a huge win over champions Liverpool 💬📺
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REACTION | "Credit to everyone in the dressing room…"
Nick Pope reviews Burnley's win over Premier League champions Liverpool 💬📺
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