Liverpool Secures Victory Over Burnley with 3-1 Win

Liverpool reclaimed top spot in the Premier League with a 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield on Saturday, but they were made to battle by a brave visiting side before claiming all three points.

A flat early performance from the Reds saw Burnley enjoy the better share of the opening spell. However, after failing to capitalise on the hosts' slow start, the Clarets went 1-0 down via Diogo Jota's header from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner.

Burnley began brightest but Liverpool took the lead in the 31st minute through a Diogo Jota header from a corner, before the visitors levelled just before the break when Dara O’Shea headed home.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who was a standout player on the day, made an important stop to deny David Datro Fofana, who had a second chance moments later that he directed past the post. Díaz should have played in Darwin Núñez for what would have been a big Liverpool chance to gain a two-goal advantage, but instead Jota's more difficult effort was saved by James Trafford.

It was a much better Liverpool in the second half, and seven minutes after the interval Luis Diaz dived to head home a Harvey Elliott ball across goal and in the 79th minute it was another header, from Darwin Nunez which wrapped up the win.

Liverpool were bright in moments and battled well amid a flu outbreak in the camp. A strong display by Andy Robertson provided value going forward while, his missed pass to Nuñez aside, Díaz also shone. Elliott was also a standout after coming off the bench.

Short Highlights of Liverpool vs Burnley Goals:

GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Burnley (Jota, 31)

GOAL! Liverpool 1-1 Burnley (O’Shea, 44)

GOAL! Liverpool 2-1 Burnley (Diaz, 52)

Liverpool 3-1 Burnley (Nunez, 79)

Full-time: Liverpool 3-1 Burnley

Liverpool are on 54 points, two clear of Manchester City who have a game in hand. Burnley remain second from bottom on 13 points.