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2020-21 English Premier League
Matchday 18 of 38
Liverpool vs Burnley
Anfield
Liverpool, England
Thursday, 21 January 2021
Kick-off is at 20:00
Liverpool will be aiming for a return to winning ways in the
2020-21 English Premier League season when they host Burnley on Thursday evening.
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The defending league champions are winless in four matches following a 0-0 draw versus fierce rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. The result saw the Reds drop down to fourth and manager Jurgen Klopp is wary of the challenges his team face if they are to successfully defend their crown.
"For me, it's not important where we are in the moment - it's important that we have points and we are around this group (top four)," said Klopp in the aftermath.
"For that you need points. We are in the middle of a bunch of teams which fight for this spot and that's what we have to do. It's not about if we don't become champions, it's not fun anymore. We just fight for everything and I saw that tonight again.
"The most important thing is to qualify for the Champions League and I know how difficult it is. This season it will be a tough race for the top four," he concluded.
Burnley have lost three of their last five matches following a 1-0 loss away to West Ham United this past weekend. The Clarets head into this week in 17th spot on the Premier League standings and four points above the relegation zone.
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Liverpool took four points off Burnley last season. A 3-0 win at Turf Moor for the Reds was followed by a 1-1 draw on Merseyside.
Liverpool vs Burnley head-to-head statistics:
Matches played: 77
Liverpool wins: 35
Burnley wins: 22
Draws: 20
English Premier League fixtures (19-23 January):
Tuesday, 19 January
18:00 -
West Ham United vs West Brom (matchday 18)
20:15 - Leicester City vs Chelsea (matchday 18)
Wednesday, 20 January
18:00 -
Manchester City vs Aston Villa (matchday 1)
20:15 -
Fulham vs Manchester United (matchday 18)
Thursday, 21 January
20:00 - Liverpool vs Burnley (matchday 18)
Saturday, 23 January
20:00 -
Aston Villa vs Newcastle United (matchday 11)
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