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Liverpool Edges Past Burnley in Anfield Thriller
Liverpool, England – Liverpool secured a victory against Burnley in a tightly contested match at Anfield, part of matchday 22 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The “Reds” dominated possession with 73%, creating a total of 31 shots, with 11 testing the goalkeeper. Burnley, on the other hand, adopted a defensive approach, seeking counter-attacking opportunities and managing only 7 shots.
The scoring began in the 32nd minute with a goal from D. Szoboszlai. Shortly after, in the 42nd minute, F. Wirtz extended Liverpool’s lead, solidifying their control of the game. However, Burnley refused to give up, and M. Edwards pulled one back in the 65th minute, reducing the deficit and creating tension in the final stages of the match.
Despite Burnley’s efforts, Liverpool’s solid defense and superior ball control proved decisive in securing the victory. The match ended with a close scoreline, reflecting the intensity and fight displayed by both teams. Referee Andy Madley issued several yellow cards towards the end of the match, mirroring its intensity.
Substitutions burnley: at minute 74 M. Esteve came in and H. Ekdal went out., at minute 74 A. Broja came in and L. Foster went out., at minute 85 L. Ugochukwu came in and J. Laurent went out., at minute 90 Florentino came in and L. Tchaouna went out., at minute 90 M. Edwards came in and H. Mejbri went out.
Substitutions liverpool: at minute 78 C. Gakpo came in and R. Ngumoha went out., at minute 78 R. Gravenberch came in and A. Mac Allister went out., at minute 78 M. Kerkez came in and A. Robertson went out., at minute 87 C. Jones came in and F. Chiesa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Liverpool
Burnley
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