Match Overview and Ratings
Matchday 19 saw the Reds travel to Turf Moor, where Manchester City legend, Vincent Kompany, is now head coach of Burnley. While many players were surely saving their Christmas indulgences until after this game, the supporters in attendance and watching from various venues continued to enjoy the festive season and early...
Statistical Analysis by Anfield Index
Dominating Possession: Liverpool's Tactical Supremacy
In the beautiful game, possession is nine-tenths of the law. Liverpool's recent performance against Burnley, as showcased by Futmob's detailed data, highlights a stark dominance in ball control. With a commanding 69% possession, the Reds' strategy of retaining the ball reflects a philosophy ingrained within the...
Liverpool's Boxing Day Victory: Analysis and Highlights
How are we? Goodness, they do not quite make it hard for both them and us, these reds, eh? Despite Burnley's, the referees' best efforts, Liverpool eventually came away with all three points from Turf Moor to sit top of the table on Boxing Day. There was a...
Liverpool's Commanding Win over Burnley
In an evening that solidified their position at the pinnacle of the Premier League, Liverpool clinched a decisive 2-0 triumph over Burnley. The match, a testament to their ambition, saw Darwin Nunez deliver a spectacular long-range goal, marking a first-half dominance that nearly saw Cody Gakpo increase the lead, only...
Liverpool’s Tactical Puzzle: Adapting to Endo and Salah’s Absence
As Liverpool gears up for a challenging phase, manager Jürgen Klopp confronts a pivotal tactical situation. The departure of Mohamed Salah for the Africa Cup of Nations and Wataru Endo for the Asian Cup leaves a void in the team’s structure. This scenario, as highlighted in...
Navigating the Highs and Lows: Burnley's Premier League Odyssey
In the ever-evolving landscape of English football, few stories capture the spirit of transformation and challenge quite like Burnley's recent journey. From the highs of championship success to the stark realities of Premier League life, Burnley's tale is one of ambition, change, and resilience. We delve...
Boxing Day Challenge
For this Boxing Day encounter, 2nd placed Liverpool will travel to Turf Moor, where Vincent Kompany and his survival chasing Burnley awaits. Match day nineteen represents the official half way point of the 2023/24 Premier League season, with both sides fighting for valuable points, though for very different reasons. As the Anfield...
Liverpool’s Injury Woes: A Closer Look
Liverpool’s current injury crisis, especially in their defensive line, is a topic of serious concern, as highlighted in Paul Joyce’s article in The Times. Jürgen Klopp’s recent comments about Joe Gomez being wrapped in “cotton wool” underscore the depth of the challenge facing Liverpool.
Gomez’s Crucial Role Amidst Injury Crisis
Joe...
Premier League Showdown: Burnley vs Liverpool in Tonight's Crucial Encounter
Liverpool Eye Top Spot in Premier League with Burnley Challenge
Liverpool stands on the brink of climbing to the summit of the Premier League. The key to their ascent? Securing a result against Burnley in tonight's match. The stakes are high in this Boxing Day fixture...
Reds Held At Anfield
This was an opportunity missed for Liverpool, a mere week after that disappointing draw against Manchester United. With four points now dropped in the space of a week, Christmas Day proceeds with the reds one point off top spot, instead of being four points clear of the chasing pack. Ultimately, every...
