Burnley v Liverpool Preview - Turf Moor trip will be tough encounter
THE DETAILS
Venue – Turf Moor, Burnley
Referee – Chris Kavanagh
Date & Time – Saturday, August 31st @ 17:30
Current Odds – Burnley 8/1, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 1/3
It's back to business for Jurgen Klopp's mighty Reds this Saturday evening when Liverpool attempt to take all three points from a tricky visit to Burnley.
FORM
Burnley Form
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But that aside, it was pretty plain sailing …
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The performance, as had been the case in the previous three games on the summer tour of the United States -- against Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Sporting CP -- was poor, as the Reds looked disjointed in both attack and defence.
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After raking in the capital as a result …
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Lonergan, currently a free agent, was drafted in due to Liverpool's current lack of fit goalkeepers.
First-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker is still enjoying his summer break after winning the Copa America with Brazil.
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Rumours are already rife about who will and won't be joining the Reds over the coming weeks, and whether it will or won't be a busy window again this year.
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Let's start by acknowledging just how good he is.
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