Follow live coverage as Burnley face Liverpool today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Burnley FC 0 - 1 Liverpool FC
Burnley vs Liverpool
16:40Incredible drama at the end as Salah’s 95th-minute penalty clinches a 1-0 victory over Burnley to send Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool were far from their best today but they’ve managed to find yet another late goal to break Burnley hearts and continue their 100% winning record this season. Burnley's resistance was dismantled in the final moments as Parker and his players will be gutted! The hosts thought their plan had worked to perfection as their impressive defence had nullified Liverpool’s star-studded attack. However, at the end of the encounter, Mejbri blocked Frimpong’s cross with his arm and Salah dispatched the resulting penalty with scintillating composure. Liverpool dominated possession with 81% and accumulated a higher expected goals (xG) with 2.45 to Burnley’s 0.13. This result means Liverpool have overtaken Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, reclaiming top spot in the league table, while Burnley remain 17th. In their next games, Liverpool’s attention turns to Europe, as they host Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, while Burnley will entertain Nottingham Forest at Turf Moor. We hope you’ve enjoyed this live text commentary! Thank you!
Burnley vs Liverpool
16:33Parker has decided to make two changes to the Burnley side who suffered that gut-wrenching loss to Manchester United. Laurent and Tchaouna come in for Jacob Bruun Larsen and Hannibal. Striker Broja was recruited from Chelsea in the summer, and the 24-year-old is in the Burnley matchday squad for the first time in the top-flight, taking a place on the bench. The likes of Walker, Esteve, Ugochukwu, and Anthony all start for Burnley. Captain Cullen, who unfortunately scored an own goal in the Old Trafford defeat, begins in midfield.
Burnley vs Liverpool
16:33Parker makes his first substitution as Hannibal is on for Tchaouna.
Burnley vs Liverpool
16:33LIVERPOOL HAVE BEEN AWARDED A PENALTY! Frimpong's cross strikes Hannibal's arm and Liverpool get the penalty.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:58FULL-TIME: BURNLEY 0-1 LIVERPOOL
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:55GOOOALLLL! 1-0! SALAH MAKES NO MISTAKE FROM THE SPOT! He emphatically buries the penalty, sending Dubravka the wrong way as the ball flies into the top right corner!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:54CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL! The ball arrives to Frimpong at the back-post, but the substitute can't squeeze his effort beyond Dubravka, who makes a routine save.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:52The final ball has been lacking all game for Liverpool. But can Burnley hold on, despite the Reds' numerical advantage? There will be five minutes of added time.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:50Anthony has worked incredibly hard and comes off to a standing ovation. Broja is on for his Burnley debut.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:48In Liverpool's final change, the returning Frimpong replaces Konate.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:47Slot turns to 17-year-old Ngumoha, who is on for Wirtz.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:46In a very defensive change following the red card, Worrall replaces Foster.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:45Ugochukwu brings down Wirtz with a late sliding challenge, and Oliver swiftly brings out a second yellow card and then a red! The Burnley midfielder can have no complaints! Liverpool now have a free-kick in a dangerous position!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:44In the second half of this match, Burnley are still yet to record a shot or a touch in the opposition's box.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:41Wirtz takes a Liverpool corner, but Gakpo's looping header doesn't cause any issues. We are into the final ten minutes of normal time at Turf Moor.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:40This game has been a classic case of attack vs defence, and so far, nothing separates the two sides. Can Burnley hold on for what would be a marvellous point?
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:36Bradley is shown a yellow card for a late tackle on Anthony.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:37Szoboszlai is the latest Liverpool player to have a goal attempt, but his strike is off target. Liverpool have managed 21 shots this afternoon, but a goal still eludes them!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:34MASSIVE CHANCE FOR LIVERPOOL! CHIESA SHOULD SCORE! The Italian is nearly Liverpool's hero! Chiesa finds space between the Burnley defenders and meets Robertson's cross, but his header fizzes just wide!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:32Ekitike couldn't find a goal today, and he is withdrawn for Chiesa.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:31Liverpool are applying relentless pressure and have had over 79% possession. They've formed a reputation for scoring late, winning goals this season. Will this trend continue at Turf Moor?
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:28Burnley have only managed two touches in Liverpool's penalty area, but crucially, the score is still deadlocked at 0-0.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:25BURNLEY SUBS: Joe Worrall, Marcus Edwards, Bashir Humphreys, Max Weiss, Florentino Luis, Zian Flemming, Lucas Pires, Armando Broja, Hannibal Mejbri.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:26Salah's wayward cross goes out for a goal-kick. The Egyptian has been unable to impact proceedings so far.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:24A second Burnley change quickly follows, as Cullen comes off for Florentino.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:22Salah will be feeling confident today. The 33-year-old has only scored more Premier League goals against David de Gea (nine) and Illan Meslier (nine) than Burnley goalkeeper Dubravka (eight).
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:22Ugochukwu has won the joint-most duels of any Burnley player in this match (five), though he is yet to record a successful pass.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:21SZOBOSZLAI FORCES DUBRAVKA INTO A WONDERFUL SAVE! The Hungarian tries an effort from range that is heading for the top corner, but Dubravka parries the attempt over the bar!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:19Ekitike and Szoboszlai both have shots that are heroically blocked by the Burnley defence!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:17WIRTZ GOES CLOSE FOR LIVERPOOL! The German playmaker dances into the penalty area and cuts inside, but his low effort is wide of the far post! He still awaits his first Liverpool goal!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:14Liverpool were level in all three away league games against newly promoted sides last season at half-time, going on to win on all three occasions. Can they break the deadlock today?
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:11LIVERPOOL THREATEN AGAIN! The full-backs combine and Robertson's delivery finds the arriving Bradley, whose deflected header is just wide!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:11The visitors have started this half much better! Nevertheless, Burnley are still holding firm!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:09LIVERPOOL APPLYING THE PRESSURE! Gakpo dribbles into the penalty area and is chased by Walker, who puts the ball out for a corner. The resulting set piece doesn't beat the first man, but it falls to Gravenberch, whose thunderous volley flies just over!
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15:08That Liverpool change will see Bradley move to right-back with Szoboszlai transitioning into midfield alongside Gravenberch.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:07We are back underway for this second half!
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:06Slot has acted at half-time, with Bradley coming on for Mac Allister.
Burnley vs Liverpool
15:02The referee blows for half-time, and it's 0-0 between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor. The reigning Premier Champions have been confronted by a Claret and Blue wall! Burnley have been so organised and disciplined, restricting Liverpool to very little attacking joy. The likes of Salah, Ekitike, and Wirtz have all struggled to get involved, with Burnley perfectly happy to sit behind the ball in a rigid system. Liverpool have recorded 78.3% possession, and have massively outperformed Burnley in expected goals (xG), with 0.91 to 0.12, and shots, registering ten to the hosts' two. However, the score remains goalless, and Burnley have executed their game plan admirably. Liverpool will need to inject more purpose and energy into their second-half performance if they want to leave Lancashire with three points.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:59Parker will be delighted with how the first half has unfolded, while Slot will question his side's lack of attacking verve. With only one shot on target, Liverpool are massively off their normal, frightening attacking standards! How long will the Reds manager wait before a forward reshuffle to find a goal?
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:51HALF-TIME: BURNLEY 0-0 LIVERPOOL
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:50Again, Liverpool come forward but the move breaks down as Wirtz can't find Ekitike... Burnley will be the happier of the two sides so far!
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:48The referee has indicated that there will be three minutes of added time as Mac Allister's cross is well overhit.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:45The decision to take off Kerkez after that yellow indicates that Slot is not willing to take risks and isn't underestimating Burnley. What impact will Robertson have this afternoon?
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:43EKITIKE GOES CLOSE! Some delightful footwork takes the Liverpool forward away from Laurent, but from a tight angle, he can't squeeze his attempt into the bottom corner or find a teammate.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:42ROBERTSON GETS A SHOT ON TARGET! The Liverpool substitute travels into the penalty area and shoots, but his tame effort is easily saved by Dubravka.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:40After that earlier yellow card, Slot makes an early change, and Kerkez is replaced by Robertson.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:40Liverpool won the last Premier League meeting between the teams, coming out on top 3-1 at Anfield in February 2024. No goals today so far with 37 minutes played.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:37The crowd ironically cheers as Burnley win two fouls in quick succession. Hartman's deep delivery picks out Ekdal, but he can't make a meaningful connection.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:33Szoboszlai, playing at right back again today, has been one of Liverpool's best players so far this season and looks extremely comfortable in the defence. Van Dijk shows trademark composure to win a free-kick with Foster running at him with pace.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:31Parker has got his team so well drilled! Foster works tremendously hard to win possession and gets a throw-in. Liverpool have been unable to get Ekitike, Salah, or Wirtz into the game just yet.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:28Burnley have been resolute so far! Esteve tracks Salah brilliantly, seeing the ball out for a goal kick. Parker will be delighted with his side's organisation so far.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:24Kerkez goes into the book for simulation in the penalty area when under pressure from Laurent. A very foolish yellow card...
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:24It's been a close contest so far. Unsurprisingly, Burnley are perfectly content with sitting deep and soaking up pressure. Wirtz gets the ball on the edge of the area, but his effort is smothered by Esteve.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:22Liverpool head to Turf Moor with a proud record, having scored in 37 consecutive Premier League matches, their longest run in top-flight history. Only Tottenham (39 in a row, March 2023 – March 2024) and Arsenal (55, May 2001 – November 2002) have scored in more successive Premier League outings.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:20Paul Tierney is on VAR today and has quickly checked the decision, agreeing with referee Michael Oliver's on-field decision. Slot is unhappy with the challenge and Mac Allister is now slowly getting to his feet. Play resumes with Liverpool on the ball.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:18Ugochukwu receives the first yellow card of the game for a robust challenge on Mac Allister, who is down and getting treatment.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:18Gakpo and Mac Allister both deliver searching crosses into the box, but neither of them finds a Liverpool player. The Reds have managed over 80% possession so far, but are waiting for a shot on target.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:16Burnley are unbeaten in their last 24 league home games (W15 D9) since 2024 – it's the club’s longest unbeaten home league run since 1920! However, they are underdogs today!
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:14HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVERPOOL! Konate should do better! Gakpo's corner finds the French defender, who can't direct his header on target from close range!
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:12Gakpo's dangerous cross is excellently defended by Ekdal. Konate is then fouled on the halfway line. A close opening ten minutes so far.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:09This is Burnley manager Parker’s first Premier League match against Liverpool since losing 9-0 with Bournemouth back in August 2022. However, he has beaten the Reds before, with a 1-0 win in March 2021, and could become the second coach to beat both Jurgen Klopp and Slot in the Premier League, along with Marco Silva.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:10EARLY CHANCE FOR BURNLEY! Van Dijk carelessly gives the ball away, and Tchaouna feeds Anthony, whose powerful strike is off target. Positive play from the hosts!
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:07Lots of early Liverpool possession. Often in the opening five minutes, Burnley have had all eleven players behind the ball. Gakpo cuts inside from the left and unleashes a ferocious shot, but it flashes well wide.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:05Salah is making his 305th Premier League appearance today, moving him joint-second among all African players in the competition (level with Wilfried Zaha and Jordan Ayew), behind only Kolo Toure (353).
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:04Out of possession, it appears that Burnley are lining up in a 5-4-1 formation, with Laurent slotting in at right centre-back, pushing Walker out wide to right wing-back.
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:03Liverpool get us underway this afternoon!
Burnley vs Liverpool
14:02The players are walking out onto the Turf Moor pitch for their fourth match of the 2025-26 Premier League season!
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:57Slot has named an unchanged line-up from the Arsenal game, with Szoboszlai continuing at right-back. Frimpong returns from injury and is among the substitutes. Isak is the player on everybody’s lips, but the British transfer record signing is not in the Liverpool squad as he makes his way back to full fitness. In an attempt to force a move away from Newcastle, the striker endured a heavily disrupted pre-season and only registered his first minutes of the campaign in the recent international break, coming on as a second-half substitute in Sweden’s 2-0 loss to Kosovo. Therefore, Ekitike continues to lead the line for Liverpool. Before the game, Slot confirmed that midfielder Curtis Jones won’t feature after sustaining a groin problem in the previous clash with Arsenal.
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:52LIVERPOOL SUBS: Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Andy Robertson, Jeremie Frimpong, Trey Nyoni, Rio Ngumoha.
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:47LIVERPOOL XI (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker; Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai; Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch; Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah; Hugo Ekitike.
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:42BURNLEY XI (4-2-3-1): Martin Dubravka; Quilindschy Hartman, Maxime Esteve, Hjalmar Ekdal, Kyle Walker; Lesley Ugochukwu, Josh Cullen; Jaidon Anthony, Josh Laurent, Loum Tchaouna; Lyle Foster.
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:41Liverpool will be the overwhelming favourites for this clash. Despite an unconvincing start, Arne Slot’s men head to Lancashire with a 100% winning record this season thanks to victories over Bournemouth, Newcastle United, and Arsenal. In their last match, at home to the title-chasing Gunners, Dominik Szoboszlai scored an extraordinary free-kick to seal the three points for Slot’s red juggernaut. Other results this weekend mean that Liverpool are currently third, behind Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, but just a point today would take the Merseysiders to the top of the table. The Reds are aiming to win their opening four Premier League matches in a season for a third time, which they also did in 2018-19 (finished 2nd) and 2019-20 (won the title).
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:36Ahead of kick-off, Burnley reside just outside the relegation zone in 17th position with a record of one win and two losses in the opening Premier League games. In their previous outing, Burnley lost 3-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford, with Bruno Fernandes netting a 97th-minute penalty. Nevertheless, Scott Parker’s side have won both fixtures at home in the 2025-26 season, defeating Sunderland 2-0 in the league and Derby County 2-1 in the EFL Cup, but Liverpool pose a different level of quality and threat. Burnley don’t have a promising history in this fixture, having lost 14 of their 18 Premier League matches against Liverpool (W2 D2), including each of their last five in a row since a 1-0 win at Anfield in January 2021. The odds are stacked against the Clarets, but can they cause an upset this afternoon?
Burnley vs Liverpool
13:36Hello and welcome to our LIVE commentary of the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor!
Burnley vs Liverpool
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