RECAP: Liverpool 2 Burnley 0

Ashley Barnes of Burnley is fouled by Alisson Becker of Liverpool leading to a penalty being awarded during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Burnley at Anfield on January 21, 2021 in Liverpool, England.

Honours are even when it comes to the last four meetings between the two teams in Merseyside with each collecting five points.

The visitors came out on top last time out when Ashley Barnes's late spot kick settled matters against the defending champions.

And in the process the Clarets shattered the Reds' impressive 68-game unbeaten Premier League record on home soil.

Klopp knows that the visitors will make life hard for his side once again and suggested that they're an 'annoying' opponent to face.

"We will try now to have the best home game in front of fans for 520-something days. We want to enjoy that and that is only possible when you play positively.

"There are no guarantees, especially not against Burnley, " said the German coach.

"They can make life really uncomfortable, they defend well, have really good footballers in the team.

"Sean is doing a brilliant job there. He sets them up, to be not only annoying, but they can be annoying as well.

They are good at set pieces, have a clear way of playing and that is what we prepare for, not for any type of revenge."

LIVE: Liverpool 2 Burnley 0

Key Events

The Clarets are unbeaten in three of their last four visits to Anfield
Ashley Barnes scored the winner last season to end Liverpool’s 68-game unbeaten home run
Sean Dyche’s side have opened the scoring in four of their past five league matches at Anfield
Burnley could win consecutive league away games against Liverpool for the first time since 1897
The Reds have won their last eight opening Premier League home matches
Burnley could lose five consecutive Premier League games for the first time
The Clarets can set a Premier League record for the most consecutive matches without receiving a red card

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:50 BST

Another opportunity for the hosts

Mane’s effort is awkward for Pope but the Burnley keeper finds a way to divert the ball wide.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:48 BST

Great block

A scramble in the box results in Salah getting a shot away at goal and Dwight does well to stick out a leg to block on the line.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:46 BST

Chance for the Reds

van Dijk gets on the end of a corner and Mane is a whisker away from turning the ball home from close range.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:36 BST

Burnley have the ball in the back of the net

Lowton does exceptionally well to work the space for a cross and Barnes converts, but the striker was in an offside position.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:19 BST

Half-time: Liverpool 1 Burnley 0

Diogo Jota scores the only goal of the first half.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:17 BST

That was close

Tarkowski gets to Lowton's set-piece before Alisson but the defender's header is off-target.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:13 BST

Great defending

Mee gets his head in the way to prevent Salah's attempt from reaching goal.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 13:02 BST

Chance for Liverpool

Mane runs off the shoulder of Mee to connect with Alexander-Arnold's pass, but the first-time effort is just wide.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 12:59 BST

Disallowed

Salah threads the ball into the corner from Elliott’s incisive pass but, after a VAR check, the goal is chalked off for offside.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 12:54 BST

Liverpool pushing for a second

Salah goes for goal left-footed, trying to squeeze the ball into the aperture at the near post, but Pope turns the effort for a corner, which is eventually headed over by van Dijk.