Liverpool frustrated by missed chances after Burnley hold on for draw

Liverpool celebrated the 125th anniversary of their first ever game with mosaics around Anfield and a roll-call of former luminaries but more contemporary problems re-emerged to douse the party spirit against Burnley. The destruction of a sorry Arsenal side is beginning to feel a long time ago for Jürgen Klopp.

Klopp’s team dominated against Sean Dyche’s side but another cheap goal against and another profligate display despite having 35 shots made it a third game without a win in all competitions for Liverpool. Burnley were never going to be a simple assignment having learned the lessons of last season on the road but the home side lacked the cutting edge and defensive concentration to secure what would have been an important victory.

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