Liverpool v Burnley

Match preview

13 Sep 2017
Mohamed Salah, Liverpool

Liverpool could hand a first start of the season to Philippe Coutinho after he played in midweek while Simon Mignolet returns in goal.

Jurgen Klopp is still without long-term absentees Adam Lallana (thigh), Nathaniel Clyne (back) and Danny Ings (knee). Sadio Mane is suspended.

Burnley will be without goalkeeper Tom Heaton for several months following a shoulder operation. 

Jeff Hendrick (thigh) has recovered and will be available for selection.

Did you know?

Liverpool have won five of their six Premier League matches against Burnley (L1), including winning all three at Anfield.

The Reds will become the fourth team to earn 1,000 home points in the Premier League if they avoid defeat in this match – currently 999 points (P483 W293 D120 L70).

Only Chelsea (172) have been leading PL matches for more minutes this season than Burnley (153).

Burnley's Jonathan Walters has scored seven times versus Liverpool in the Premier League, more than he has against any other side.

What the managers say 

Jurgen Klopp: "What I really like is what Sean Dyche is doing there; they have a clear plan. You can see it and you can see it and you can see it in each game."

See: Klopp: How we will manage without Mane

Sean Dyche: "We have delivered decent performances away from home and we are looking to do that again."

See: Vokes: We're a different team now

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