Liverpool drop points at Anfield after a missed penalty and wasteful finishing allow Burnley to earn a 1-1 draw despite heavy home dominance.
Liverpool were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by Burnley at Anfield on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side dominated large spells but failed to turn control into victory. A first-half penalty miss proved costly in a game defined by wastefulness. Burnley, rooted in the relegation zone, capitalised on their moment.
The Reds started on the front foot and quickly penned Burnley back. Their pressure told when Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up from the spot on the half-hour mark. However, his powerful effort struck the crossbar, drawing groans from the crowd. That miss set the tone for a night of missed opportunities.
Liverpool eventually found a breakthrough just before half-time. Florian Wirtz collected a pass from Curtis Jones and fired a thumping strike into the net in the 42nd minute. The goal reflected Liverpool’s dominance and felt deserved. Burnley had offered little going forward by that stage.
At the interval, the hosts led 1-0 and looked in full control. Their movement between the lines caused Burnley problems. The visitors were content to defend deep and absorb pressure. Liverpool’s task was to find a second goal to kill the contest.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Liverpool pushing and Burnley holding firm. Wirtz went close again, while Cody Gakpo saw an effort cleared off the line. Despite the chances, the home side failed to extend their lead. That left the door open.
Burnley punished Liverpool in the 65th minute. Florentino released Marcus Edwards, who finished calmly past Alisson for the equaliser. It was Burnley’s only shot on target, but it changed the game. Anfield fell quiet as the visitors celebrated a rare moment of joy.
Liverpool responded with urgency and poured forward in search of a winner. They racked up shot after shot, testing Martin Dubravka repeatedly. The Burnley goalkeeper produced several key saves to keep his side level. Defensively, the Clarets showed resilience under sustained pressure.
Wirtz stood out for Liverpool with his energy and creativity. Curtis Jones also impressed, linking play and providing the assist. For Burnley, Edwards made his moment count, while Dubravka was crucial between the posts. Liverpool’s failure to convert chances ultimately defined the night.
The statistics underlined Liverpool’s dominance. They registered 32 shots, with 11 on target, and recorded an expected goals figure close to three. Burnley, by contrast, offered minimal attacking threat. Yet the scoreline remained 1-1, highlighting Liverpool’s inefficiency.
The draw extended Liverpool’s unbeaten run to 12 games in all competitions. However, it was their fourth straight league draw, a worrying trend. They moved back into fourth place but missed a chance to close the gap on the top three.
Liverpool now turn their attention to Europe. They travel to Marseille for a Champions League clash on Wednesday before facing Bournemouth away next weekend. Burnley return to league action at Turf Moor, where they host Tottenham Hotspur. For Scott Parker’s side, the point at Anfield could provide a rare confidence boost.
