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, 12:52 BST

Dwight goes close

McNeil has two efforts beaten away by Alisson, either side of Liverpool's opener. The second opportunity was set up by a crunching challenge from Cork on Elliott.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 12:51 BST

GOAL: Liverpool 1 Burnley 0

Tsmikas crosses under very little pressure and Jota gets ahead of Mee to head past Pope.

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 12:46 BST

Fans are back!

Just listen to that atmosphere...

Sat, 21 Aug, 2021, 12:36 BST

Off the line

Wood wins Cork’s pass into the box, he lays the ball off for McNeil, whose effort is cleared off the line by Alexander-Arnold, but the linesman’s flag was raised against the Kiwi.