Liverpool vs Burnley LIVE: Reds out to bounce back from Arsenal defeat and extend lead at top of Premier League – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

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Liverpool will be aiming to return to winning ways following defeat to Arsenal when they face Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds were beaten 3-1 by the Gunners at the Emirates last weekend in what was a huge clash between the Premier League title rivals.

Liverpool were level at half time but were easily beaten by ArsenalCredit: Getty

Jurgen Klopp’s side may have come out the wrong side of that game but they still remain top of the table, two points clear of the Gunners and Manchester City.

And they will be hopeful of extending that lead against the Clarets who continue to struggle, sitting seven points adrift inside the relegation zone.

Liverpool vs Burnley: Claret and blues

Vincent Kompany’s men are in a battle at the bottom and a trip to Anfield is coming at just the wrong time for them.

They’re desperately in need of some points but their recent record on the Red half of Merseyside won’t give them any encouragement.

Liverpool vs Burnley: Team news

Thiago Alcantara has suffered yet another injury setback after making a return to action against Arsenal last time out.

The Liverpool midfielder is expected to have another spell on the sidelines.

Dominik Szoboszlai will be assessed ahead of the game as he aims to recover from his issues while Wataru Endo will rejoin the squad.

Ibrahima Konate is out after being sent off against Arsenal and Mohamed Salah is still not fit to return for the Reds.

As for Burnley, Chelsea loanee David Datro Fofana is likely to start after scoring a brace off the bench in a draw against Fulham.

Luca Koleosho and Nathan Redmond are still out alongside Charlie Taylor, Jordan Beyer and Hannes Delcroix.

Thiago has picked up another muscle injuryCredit: Getty Diogo Jota has been involved in seven goals in his last seven Premier League appearances for Liverpool, scoring five and assisting two. He’s also been involved in at least one goal in each of his last four league games at Anfield (3 goals, 1 assist). Burnley have scored a league-high 29% of their Premier League goals from outside the box this season (7/24). However, no side has conceded fewer from distance so far this term than Liverpool (1).

Liverpool vs Burnley: What has been said?

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson wants his side to bounce back with a win after defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates last weekend.

He said: “Mistakes happen and it’s just unfortunate it happened and it’s important to move on quick. We have to try to bounce back, we have to put it behind us.

“The lads have been unbelievably consistent this season and that’s why we’re in the position we’re in, in all the competitions.

“It’s important that we get back on track straight away. We have to try to do that.

"We’ve got a full week to train and then we have to go into the Burnley game not letting our confidence drop or anything from that performance, and we’ve got to show everyone it was a one-off.

“We’ve got to get back to winning ways and if we do that then hopefully we go on another run and hopefully we kick on for the rest of the season.”

Each win will be crucial to the title race for the top three Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez has had more shots than any other Premier League player so far this season (73), while only teammate Mohamed Salah (33) has had more attempts on target than the Uruguayan (32). Burnley’s James Trafford has made more passes (1067) and more successful passes (694) than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League this season. His 1,067 passes is also the most of any Burnley player this term.