Liverpool consolidated fourth spot in the Premier League with after coming back from being 1-0 down to beat Burnley in the English Premier League. Roberto Firmino’s absence made it look like the hosts were out of ideas at times after Ashley Barnes opened the scoring in the 7th minute.
However, Georginio Wijnaldum equalised with the last kick of the first half before Emre Can netted the winner for Jurgen Klopp’s side later on in second half. The result means that Liverpool are now 5 points ahead of 5th placed Arsenal, who have 2 games in hand.
Twitter exploded after Ashley Barnes opened the scoring early in the first half and Matt Lowton was also on the receiving end of some praise for his brilliant ball into the box.
PIC: Ashley Barnes gives the Clarets the lead at Anfield. 0-1 #ClaretsLIVE pic.twitter.com/UX7yEPNda6
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) March 12, 2017
PIC: Ashley Barnes gives the Clarets the lead at Anfield. 0-1 #ClaretsLIVE pic.twitter.com/UX7yEPNda6
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) March 12, 2017
Ashley Barnes wasn’t good enough for the Albion according to some fans tho ?? #bhafc
— Kenkeniff (@kenkeniff85) March 12, 2017
I love love love love love Ashley Barnes!! And what a pass what a pass what a pass #utc
— Alastair Campbell (@campbellclaret) March 12, 2017
ASHLEY BARNES IS CULTURE AND RELIGION
— CLARETY (@_clarety) March 12, 2017
That ball from Lowton was pure filth #twitterclarets
— Daz Mckavett (@Dazmac1882) March 12, 2017
Class ball from Lowton. ?? pic.twitter.com/KGPCcWIzXV
— DAVW (@Goalskjaer) March 12, 2017
Liverpool fans also had plenty of praise for both Wijnaldum and Emre Can, with the stats out in force about the Dutchman’s performances this season.
Wijnaldum brings Liverpool back to life and it’s 1-1! ??? pic.twitter.com/CvaqLrxenm
— LFCVine (@LFCVine) March 12, 2017
1 – Georginio Wijnaldum’s equaliser came through Liverpool’s first shot on target of the game. Patience.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
I was staring at the face of defeat until Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can snatched victory from the #jawsofdefeat#@SouthAfricaLFC.
— Lance Van Niekerk (@LanceVanNiekerk) March 12, 2017
Pogba has scored 4 and assisted 3 in 28 appearances this season
Wijnaldum has scored 5 and assisted 4 in 26 appearances this season
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— Dan (@Jondanagan) March 12, 2017
Liverpool 1-1 Burnley HT:
Shots: 2-4
Pass accuracy: 78%-59%
Chances created: 3-1
Possession: 59%-41%Wijnaldum brings Liverpool level. pic.twitter.com/eSB9bKjk6U
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
Liverpool fans when they realise Emre Can could be the match winner and they remember their earlier tweets pic.twitter.com/lHbVLQrqUY
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) March 12, 2017
Emre Can’s great goal pic.twitter.com/NBOcbxYS1O
— LFC KNOWLEDGE (@LFCknowledge) March 12, 2017
Wish Emre Can scored more because his celebration is easily the coolest in the Premier League.
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) March 12, 2017
Thank you Emre Can for the 3 points mate.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) March 12, 2017
Emre Can makes it 2-1 and it’s a goal worth watching OVER and OVER again! ? pic.twitter.com/i8bazAMCzv
— LFCVine (@LFCVine) March 12, 2017
There were plenty of stats on show as well about Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool after the Reds managed to snatch a victory.
21 – Since Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge, Liverpool have scored more PL goals from outside the box than any other team (21). Arrow.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
16 – Liverpool have now won 16 Premier League games this season; equalling their tally of wins for the entire 2015-16 season. Growth.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
14 – Liverpool have won 14 points from losing positions in the Premier League this term; a joint-high with Tottenham. Recovery.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
Liverpool are currently 11 points better off than at the same stage last season.
— LiverpoolFF (@LiverpoolFF) March 12, 2017
Liverpool 2-1 Burnley FT:
Shots: 10-11
Pass accuracy: 77%-64%
Chances created: 7-4
Possession: 57%-43%Big three points for Klopp. pic.twitter.com/AGEBzueknT
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
Liverpool vs. Burnley at Turf Moor: 26 shots, 5 on target, 0 goals.
Liverpool vs. Burnley at Anfield: 10 shots, 3 on target, 2 goals. pic.twitter.com/1ru8h19P1B
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
