Star Xherdan Shaqiri made sure of the win for Liverpool with a clinical counter-attack goal moments after Alisson had saved superbly from Ben Mee.Liverpool are two points behind Pep Guardiola’s side after 15 games and have made the best start to a season in the club’s 126-year history.
This was Liverpool’s 21st competitive game of the campaign and, with a lunchtime kick-off at Bournemouth on Saturday followed by a must-win Champions League game against Napoli on Tuesday, the Liverpool boss made wholesale changes.
Ashley Barnes had a goal ruled out for offside before Cork had the home fans dreaming of a first Premier League win since 30 September after Liverpool failed to clear a corner.But Liverpool’s quality substitutes proved the difference as Burnley conceded their 31st and 32nd top-flight goals of the season.
Burnley played with energy and purpose for long spells yet remain one point from safety in 19th spot after a 10th top-flight defeat.This was a much-improved performance compared to the 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in their previous game.
