Liverpool were restricted to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Burnley at Anfield, which will only add to their growing list of problems.
Liverpool were restricted to a 1-1 draw at Anfield by a stubborn Burnley defence, much to the disappointment of the home crowd. Yet again, they conceded an unnecessary goal and were left chasing a game against opponents who denied them space and fought valiantly.
However, that does not quite convey the full picture because even though Jurgen Klopp’s side struck back almost instantly through a goal scored by new signing Mohamed Salah, their desperate attempts to find the winning goal almost cost them three crucial points.
Twice in a matter of seconds Burnley’s Robbie Brady delivered a corner, and twice Ben Mee was left totally unmarked at the far post barely four yards out. This match brought up several of the Reds’ old problems to the fore.
Nick Pope turning into Manuel Neuer for 90 minutes. Standard. #LIVBUR pic.twitter.com/hUYhRbckSB
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) September 16, 2017
Liverpool's defence look strong today #LIVBUR pic.twitter.com/Ay0obpREcB
— The Nicopotamus (@jesuisturnip) September 16, 2017
Last two games:
Liverpool- 59 shots
Opposition- 12 shotsAnd we've won neither. Farcical.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) September 16, 2017
70% possession.
30 shots.
1 point.The Liverpool way.
— Joe Spencer (@joespencer2008) September 16, 2017
Love it when the smaller clubs hold on and secure a draw against superior opposition, well done Liverpool.
— Lisa (@Mourinholxgy) September 16, 2017
Liverpool had 19 shots vs Sevilla
26 vs Burnley
LFC scored 3 goalsSevilla had 3 shots
Burnley had 4 shots
Liverpool conceded 3 goals pic.twitter.com/xinG3ugOcc— AnfieldNation (@AnfieldNation) September 16, 2017
30 – Liverpool had 30 more shots than Burnley today – the most in any PL game since Man Utd had 31 more than Burnley in Oct 2016. Deluge.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 16, 2017
Best save of the season by Nick Pope just now to deny Liverpool. Fantastic.
— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) September 16, 2017
Failed to learn my lesson about betting on Liverpool.
— Milk Media (@milkmedianewyor) September 16, 2017
Nothing can stop my passion for Liverpool but it's so frustrating to see so many errors which is hurting our club. I love this club so much.
— • (@VintageSaIah) September 16, 2017
I'll be very surprised if Liverpool finish in the top 4 this season. Needed a top CB in the summer and didn't get one. Simple as that.
— Joseph Musker (@JosephMusker) September 16, 2017
Liverpool:
This year is our year
This year is our
This year is
This year
Next
Next year
Next year is
Next year is our
Next year is our year— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) September 16, 2017
While neutrals and rival fans spared Liverpool supporters no mercy, both sets seemed to have a joint consensus regarding Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Oxlade Chamberlain loses 4-0 to Liverpool then loses 5-0 with Liverpool..
Arsenal fans: pic.twitter.com/dQcypamMkq
— Mike Sanz (@mikesanz19) September 9, 2017
Liverpool haven't won a game since Chamberlain joined them while Arsenal have won 2 games since he left looooooooooool
— Frustrated Gooner (@ThatGuyJSR) September 16, 2017
Liverpool needed a goal and Klopp substituted Coutinho for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who got 9 goals in 6 years. Like seriously? ???
— ALI (@TheBeardedRaul) September 16, 2017
I'm told Alex Oxlade Chamberlain has shifted from center bench to right bench. ???
— Danny Welbeck (@WelBeast) September 16, 2017
Since Liverpool signed Oxlade. 3 games, 3 goals scored, 8 goals conceded. No wins. 'The Chamberlain effect'.
— Spanish Gooner (@elspanishgooner) September 16, 2017
How I sleep knowing my club opted to sign Zappacosta instead of Chamberlain pic.twitter.com/2HkMbzO5tu
— ??Raphaël (@DeadIyEden) September 16, 2017
Before blaming FSG, the £40M Klopp spent on Chamberlain could've been spent on a center back that would've saved us from this disaster.
— AS (@AhmedSamehK) September 16, 2017
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain rejected higher wages and a regular playing time for 10 minutes of Center Midfield at Liverpool every week.Respect
— Gunner (@broken602) September 16, 2017
Burnley received a lot of admiration and praise from fans and critics alike for their resilient performance against a Liverpool side famed for its electrifying attack.
Burnley unbeaten away at Chelsea, Spurs and Liverpool, absolutely remarkable stuff
— Chris Boden (@bodenknights) September 16, 2017
#LFC with 35 shots, nine on target, one goal.
Burnley with five shots, four on target, one goal.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) September 16, 2017
Burnley have better away results against top 6 than Arsenal. .
— Chris Hudson (@Ch1Hudson) September 16, 2017
Liverpool dominate for 25 minutes before a cross into the box leads to a Burnley goal. If ever a sentence summed a team up.
— SportsJOE (@SportsJOE_UK) September 16, 2017
Nick Pope has won Burnley a point & our defence has again cost us 3, these are the results that prove why LFC won't challenge for the league
— ' (@GerrardsPrime) September 16, 2017
Liverpool players trying to break down the Burnley defence #LIVBUR pic.twitter.com/HY68jJXRf6
— Ronan Kelly (@rkelly03) September 16, 2017
Phil etc constantly tryna beat he whole Burnley defence through the middle instead of playing an easy ball out to left flank, frustrating.
— LFC KNOWLEDGE (@LFCknowledge) September 16, 2017
Burnley have a better defence than Liverpool. It's a fact
— Shreyas. (@Vidicesquee) September 16, 2017
Liverpool could learn a thing or two about defence from Burnley #LIVBUR
— ♛ Nubian Kween ♕ (@luciaralepobe) September 16, 2017
