Liverpool vs Burnley: Wasteful Reds drop points as 19th-place Clarets stun Anfield

Despite dominating nearly 74% of possession, Arne Slot’s side failed to capitalize on their chances, allowing the 19th-place Clarets to escape with a point that sees them lose their grip on the Champions League places.

The tone for a wasteful afternoon was set in the 31st minute when Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up for a penalty after Cody Gakpo was fouled.

The Hungarian, usually reliable from the spot, opted for power over placement and watched in horror as his effort thundered off the crossbar.

It was his first penalty miss in five years, and it hung heavy over an increasingly anxious Anfield.

Liverpool eventually found a breakthrough just before halftime. Florian Wirtz continued his sensational individual form, rifling a shot into the top corner in the 42nd minute following a driving run by Hugo Ekitike.

It was Wirtz’s fourth goal in six matches, and for a moment, it seemed the Reds had finally broken the Burnley wall.

However, the second half saw a resilient Burnley grow in confidence. In the 65th minute, the visitors stunned the home crowd when Marcus Edwards latched onto a defense-splitting pass from Florentino Luis and slotted a clinical finish past Alisson.

However, the second half saw a resilient Burnley grow in confidence. In the 65th minute, the visitors stunned the home crowd when Marcus Edwards latched onto a defense-splitting pass from Florentino Luis and slotted a clinical finish past Alisson.