Liverpool Aim to Continue Perfect Start Against Struggling Burnley

Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley in a Round 4 clash on September 14, 2025, at 16hrs East Africa Time.

The match, which will be officiated by experienced referee Michael Oliver, sees Arne Slot's men looking to maintain their perfect start to the 2025/2026 campaign.

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Burnley, under Scott Parker's guidance, will be desperate to secure points at home as they aim to climb from their current position in the bottom half of the table.

Liverpool sit proudly at the top of the Premier League with a perfect record of nine points from three matches, having scored eight goals while conceding four.

The Reds have made an impressive start under new manager Arne Slot and will be looking to extend their lead at the summit with another victory.

Burnley, meanwhile, occupy 14th place with just three points from their opening three fixtures, having found the net four times but conceded six. The Clarets will be eager to avoid being dragged into early relegation concerns, making this home fixture crucial for Parker's side to gain momentum in what promises to be a challenging season.

Burnley have experienced mixed fortunes in their recent outings, winning one of their three Premier League matches so far. They suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Manchester United on August 30, 2025, despite a spirited performance, having previously secured a confidence-boosting 2-1 victory over Derby County in the EFL Cup on August 26, 2025. The Clarets earned their only league points with a solid 2-0 win against Sunderland on August 23, 2025, but were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in their season opener on August 16, 2025.

Liverpool, meanwhile, have been in imperious form, winning all three of their Premier League fixtures. The Reds secured a crucial 1-0 victory over title rivals Arsenal on August 31, 2025, following an impressive 3-2 away win at Newcastle United on August 25, 2025, and a high-scoring 4-2 triumph against AFC Bournemouth on August 15, 2025. Their only slight setback came in the Community Shield where they drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on August 10, 2025.

Liverpool have dominated the recent meetings between these sides, winning all five of their last encounters with Burnley. Their most recent clash came at Anfield on February 10, 2024, where Liverpool secured a comfortable 3-1 victory with goals from Diogo Jota in the 31st minute, Luis Diaz in the 52nd minute, and Darwin Nunez in the 79th minute, while Dara O'Shea scored Burnley's consolation in the 45th minute.

The Reds also triumphed 2-0 at Turf Moor on December 26, 2023, with Darwin Nunez finding the net in the 6th minute and Diogo Jota in the 90th minute. Liverpool's dominance at Burnley's home ground continued from previous seasons, having won 1-0 in February 2022 through Fabinho's goal in the 40th minute and securing a comprehensive 3-0 victory in May 2021 with Roberto Firmino in the 43rd minute, Nathaniel Phillips in the 52nd minute, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the 88th minute on the scoresheet.

Jaidon Anthony has emerged as Burnley's standout performer this season, contributing two goals and one assist in his first three Premier League appearances. The winger has been particularly effective in front of goal, converting two of his seven shots, including a crucial strike in the victory over Sunderland where he also provided an assist. Anthony also found the net in the recent defeat to Manchester United, showing his ability to perform against top opposition. His movement and positioning have been excellent, as evidenced by his consistently threatening expected goal statistics across matches.

For Liverpool, Cody Gakpo has been instrumental in their perfect start, registering one goal and two assists in three league appearances. The versatile Dutch forward was particularly influential in the away victory at Newcastle, providing two assists in a standout performance. Gakpo also scored in the 4-2 win over Bournemouth, demonstrating his clinical finishing ability.

Against Burnley, Gakpo has a strong record, providing an assist in one of his previous meetings with the Clarets and creating multiple chances in their last encounter at Turf Moor, where he registered three shots with two on target.