Liverpool v Burnley

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7 Mar 2019
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Liverpool are aiming to return to winning ways and reclaim top spot after their stalemate with Everton, while Burnley are seeking to avoid a third straight defeat.

Team news

James Milner (muscle strain) will be assessed, while Dejan Lovren could be back in contention for Liverpool having been sidelined with a hamstring injury since January.

Burnley's Steven Defour is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his calf, while Aaron Lennon (knee) is still out of action.

Did you know?

Liverpool have won nine of their last 11 home matches against Burnley in all competitions, drawing the other two, since a 1-0 loss in September 1974.

Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 35 Premier League home matches. Only Chelsea (86), Manchester City (37) and Manchester United (36) have had longer unbeaten runs in the competition.

Burnley have won two of their last three PL matches played on a Sunday.

Burnley’s last nine PL goals have been scored by Ashley Barnes, with five, or by Chris Wood. Barnes is one away from becoming only the fourth Clarets player to reach double figures for goals in a PL season.

Referee: Andre Marriner
Assistants: Scott Ledger, Richard West
Fourth official: Mike Dean

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