Liverpool: Champions Liverpool suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to lowly Burnley on Thursday (Friday AEDT), ending their 68-match unbeaten home record in the Premier League as their title defence continued to fade.
An 83rd-minute penalty from Ashley Barnes, after he was brought down by goalkeeper Alisson Becker, decided the contest after Juergen Klopp’s side failed to score for the fourth straight league match.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson reacts after fouling Ashley Barnes of Burnley, leading to the latter’s match-winning penalty.Credit:Getty
Liverpool have not won in five league matches and trail leaders Manchester United by six points, in fourth place.
It was Burnley’s first victory at Anfield since a 1-0 victory in September 1974 and Sean Dyche’s side were rewarded for a superb defensive display.
