Topic: Burnley v Liverpool, PL, 26th Dec - 17:30KO

[TipTopKop]

You’re out of luck, James Milliner doesn’t play for us anymore.

Too true

[diegoLFC7]

I would love to see Conor Bradley get a start here. I suspect Gomez will get the nod but it would be a huge boost for Bradley and he wouldnt want to waste the opportunity.

[Too early for flapjacks?]

Gomez for Tsimikas and I'm guessing Diaz is unlikely to start after getting a bang on the knee so Nunez comes in. Other options to freshen it up are Quansah for Konate, Gravenberch for Jones, and Elliott for Szoboszlai. Although Burnley have had the same number of recovery days and we do have a full 5 days to recover and prepare for Newcastle. So we might see minimal changes.

[RogerTheRed]

Not getting the Bradley shouts at left back? Luke Chambers is more likely I would have thought. Both could be on bench with Gomez and Trent starting

[CHOPPER]

Too true

Something fez to me, this will be a tough one today.

[Hazell]

Thanks for OP Zlen :

[MD1990]

people far too quick to write off Bradley.
He is back after 3 months out. Look at how Tsimikas & Endo have improved after more regular gametime nevermind an injury

[RyanBabel19]

Probably the only team in the league I haven’t watched play a single time

Have they been just sitting deep and countering against the big sides or actually stepping out and trying to play their usual style of football?

[Nick110581]

Probably the only team in the league I haven’t watched play a single time

Have they been just sitting deep and countering against the big sides or actually stepping out and trying to play their usual style of football?

Same.

I suspect that Kompany will sit deep against us anyway and get his players to commit fouls.

[Vote For Pedro]

Same.

I suspect that Kompany will sit deep against us anyway and get his players to commit fouls.

It would be a Christmas miracle if this wasn't his plan. Imagine being a player of international renown and spending your time in Burnley. No wonder he's got a face like a slapped arse.

[mullyred94]

What about Trent inverting from LB and Gomez keeping width on the right ?

[Schmidt]

people far too quick to write off Bradley.
He is back after 3 months out. Look at how Tsimikas & Endo have improved after more regular gametime nevermind an injury

Has anyone written him off? He's looked good in his cameos and I haven't noticed any negativity.

[JRed]

Easy fixture away at one of the worst teams to ever be in the PL. what could possibly go wrong?

[Boston Bosox]

BURNLEY
Official games: 110
Friendly games: 19
Wartime games: 17
LFC players who have played against Burnley: 312
Players who have played against Liverpool: 315
Players who have transferred from: 1
Players who have transferred to: 4
Players who have played for both sides: 15
League form
All: W D L W W W
Home: W D W D L W
Away: L W W W W W
Last 5 official games
Date   Result   Stadium   Competition
13 February 2022   1 - 0   Turf Moor   Premier League
21 August 2021   2 - 0   Anfield   Premier League
19 May 2021   3 - 0   Turf Moor   Premier League
21 January 2021   0 - 1   Anfield   Premier League
11 July 2020   1 - 1   Anfield   Premier League
Top 5 biggest wins in official games
Date   Result   Stadium   Competition
26 December 1928   8 - 0   Anfield   1st Division
5 December 1964   5 - 1   Turf Moor   1st Division
26 December 1969   5 - 1   Turf Moor   1st Division
19 September 1953   4 - 0   Anfield   1st Division
5 October 1968   4 - 0   Turf Moor   1st Division
Top 5 biggest defeats in official games
Date   Result   Stadium   Competition
25 December 1926   0 - 4   Turf Moor   1st Division
14 March 1914   2 - 5   Turf Moor   1st Division
26 December 1896   1 - 4   Turf Moor   1st Division
12 April 1930   1 - 4   Turf Moor   1st Division
3 November 1894   0 - 3   Anfield   1st Division

All
Games played: 110
Won: 50
Drawn: 26
Lost: 34
Goals scored: 173
Goals against: 117

Home
Games played: 54
Won: 32
Drawn: 13
Lost: 9
Goals scored: 100
Goals against: 43

Away
Games played: 53
Won: 18
Drawn: 12
Lost: 23
Goals scored: 73
Goals against: 72

Neutral
Games played: 3
Won: 0
Drawn: 1
Lost: 2
Goals scored: 0
Goals against: 2

VINCENT KOMPANY
No Stats As Manager

AS A Player
All
Games played: 16
Won: 6
Drawn: 5
Lost: 5

Home
Games played: 8
Won: 5
Drawn: 3
Lost: 0


Away
Games played: 8
Won: 1
Drawn: 2
Lost: 5

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Probably the only team in the league I haven’t watched play a single time

Have they been just sitting deep and countering against the big sides or actually stepping out and trying to play their usual style of football?

They play football, which is probably the main reason they've struggled more than most expected. They're coming off by far the best result of their season though.

[disgraced cake]

They tried to play football against Everton and looked like a team who'd never played football in their lives. Of course they'll up their games but there should be very little they can do, pretty much everyone has gone there this season and won comfortably and it'd be a bit concerning if we didn't. Just got to beat these and Newcastle and then we can focus on the cups for the next couple of weeks.

[TepidT2O]

The fewm when Gravenberch starts will be quite something

[vicar]

The fewm when Gravenberch starts will be quite something

I think he is exactly the style of player for this game.

[Vegeta]

Dreading this game to be honest just seems like a frustrating evening will be 0-0 for large periods with our attackers missing countless chances. Hopefully we can grind out the win.

[slaphead]

Gomez is getting his first goal for us today.

[zamagiure]

The fewm when Gravenberch starts will be quite something

Yes, the know better than Klopp brigade.

[jepovic]

people far too quick to write off Bradley.
He is back after 3 months out. Look at how Tsimikas & Endo have improved after more regular gametime nevermind an injury

Writing him off for starting this game is very different from writing him off long term

[4pool]

We, in the USA, have on commentary today..  Pien Meulensteen and Leon Osman.



A Dutch Manc and a Blue.



I'll be listening to Steve Hunter and guest..

[Clint Eastwood]

I’d like to see Elliott start this one. Probably a good one for Darwin.

[disgraced cake]

I think there'll be a couple of changes, obviously Tsimikas and probably Diaz dropping out, but it's not one of those ones where we need to be making loads of changes. If you want to make changes get them done when we're comfortable later on in the game. Easier said than done though.

27th/28th/29th/30th/31st off is good rest for this time of year, and it's been one of the kinder winter periods I can remember having. The last European game was mostly kids playing, United and West Ham games were hardly taxing either. I think he'll most likely make changes in the Arsenal cup tie.

Just hope this isn't one of those games where some nomarks go and make a name for themselves which we're still thinking of in years time. I couldn't really name any Burnley players, same went for Luton though so just have to be careful.

[Zimagic]

Is this the game to play 3 at the back? Just accept we don't have fullbacks, push TAA in beside Endo and ask Jones & Dom to stay wide? Darwin for Diaz and Gakpo to keep his place?

[shank94]

Feeling like we have a strong performance similar to West Ham upcoming for this one

[zamagiure]

Is Nunez suspended if he gets a yellow?

[killer-heels]

This is huge, win this and Newcastle should be an easy walkover.

[Malaysian Kopite]

Is this the game to play 3 at the back? Just accept we don't have fullbacks, push TAA in beside Endo and ask Jones & Dom to stay wide? Darwin for Diaz and Gakpo to keep his place?

If we're going to play Gomez anyway in a back 3 we'd just play him at LB.

[JackWard33]

They play football, which is probably the main reason they've struggled more than most expected. They're coming off by far the best result of their season though.

Good result but they just had the bounce of the ball (they got outplayed / shot / xg’ed as usual) - our second team would be a heavy favorite vs them

[Ghost Town]

As others have said, as long as we get the win, that's all hat matters.

Mo's new hat?

I reckon i'trilby a good game

[Qston]

I’d like to see Elliott start this one. Probably a good one for Darwin.

I agree. Elliott deserves a place 

[killer-heels]

Id like Elliott to start but I still remember that loss to Bournemouth last season where we started with Bajetic and Elliott and got bullied a bit.

[Fruity]

Need to get back to winning ways after drawing the last 2 prem games. Burnley won their last game so might be feeling better about themselves. Couple of early goals and I imagine they will fall apart but not sure when was the last time we got a couple of early goals.
Please win and be comfortable.

[End Product]

Must win today with a patched up team come on the reds.

[End Product]

Is Nunez suspended if he gets a yellow?

Yes,
 player earning five bookings from his side's first 19 Premier League matches will serve a one-match ban in the same competition. Yellow cards are not carried over to the EFL Cup or FA Cup

[End Product]

Endo on 4 yellows as well.

[newterp]

Good result but they just had the bounce of the ball (they got outplayed / shot / xg’ed as usual) - our second team would be a heavy favorite vs them

kiss of death.*


*(yes, I realize you didn't say we would win, necessarily).

[Clint Eastwood]

Alisson, Trent, Quansah, Virgil, Gomez, Endo, Elliott, Gravenberch, Salah, Gakpo, Nunez

According to Twitter’s latest ITK.