Liverpool vs Burnley – Premier League Preview
Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Liverpool return to Anfield knowing that momentum, finally, is something they can no longer treat as optional. The title defence has long since drifted out of view, but the battle for the top four remains very real — and very fragile...
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With no...
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