Overview
- The Premier League match kicks off at 3pm GMT on Saturday at Anfield and will not be televised in the UK due to the 3pm blackout, with live coverage available internationally on broadcasters including NBC/Peacock in the U.S., JioHotstar in India and Stan Sport in Australia.
- Liverpool enter on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions after a 4-1 FA Cup win over Barnsley, though they have drawn their last three league matches.
- Manager Arne Slot confirmed Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are out for the season and Alexander Isak is sidelined for months, with Mohamed Salah unavailable as he completes AFCON duties; Slot said the rest of the squad is available.
- Burnley sit 19th and are winless in 12 league games, eight points from safety, but arrive with a lift from a 5-1 FA Cup victory over Millwall and recent draws against top-flight opponents.
- Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike have recently driven Liverpool’s attack in games where breaking down low blocks has been an issue, and the match will be officiated by referee Andy Madley with Michael Salisbury on VAR.