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Burnley v Liverpool: Team news published at 12:56 BST 14 September
12:56 BST 14 September
There's two changes for Burnley from the team who lost to Manchester United before the international break, as Loum Tchaouna and Josh Laurent both come into the starting XI.
You can also listen to today's 5 Live Premier League commentaries on most smart speakers. Just say "ask BBC Sounds to play Burnley v Liverpool" or "ask BBC Sounds to play Manchester City v Manchester United".
Sutton's predictions: Burnley v Liverpoolpublished at 10:38 BST 14 September
10:38 BST 14 September
The big question is will Alexander Isak start this game now he is finally a Liverpool player? I will answer that straightaway - no, so don't get him in your fantasy teams just yet.
Isak will be brought off the bench for his Reds debut at some point, but I don't think it will be a case where Liverpool will need him to change the game.
Burnley will be looking to keep them quiet and also carry a threat. They gave Manchester United a good game last time out, but stopping Liverpool is a much bigger test.
Arne Slot's side have not really got going yet this season, but they are still top and have won three out of three league games.
That is a great sign for them, and ominous for their rivals - I always felt when I was a player that if we won without playing well, you knew there is more to come.
Burnley v Liverpool: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 11:57 BST 13 September
11:57 BST 13 September
Jordan Butler BBC Sport journalist
Champions Liverpool will aim to continue their perfect start to the new campaign as they travel to Burnley. BBC Sport explores some of the talking points around this fixture.
If Burnley are to survive this season then home form is likely to be a key reason.
Scott Parker's side were unbeaten at Turf Moor last term and their two victories so far this season have both come on home soil – 2-0 in the league against Sunderland and 2-1 in the League Cup versus Derby.
It has been more than 15 months since they last tasted defeat at their Lancastrian stronghold and only Birmingham City are enjoying a longer unbeaten home run in England's top four tiers.
This game represents something of a free hit for Burnley, who have lost 10 of their past 11 games when facing defending Premier League champions. However, the exception in that run was a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in January 2021 at Anfield. Current player Ashley Barnes scored a penalty that day to end Liverpool's own unbeaten home streak of 68 games.
Turf Moor is not somewhere Liverpool usually struggle. They have won eight of their nine Premier League matches at Burnley, including the past six in a row. The champions will expect to extend that run to reach seven come Sunday evening as they look to maintain their perfect start.
All eyes will be on Alexander Isak after his £125m move to the Reds on transfer deadline day. However, the Swede has played just 18 minutes of football over the past three and a half months and is unlikely to start this weekend.
While Liverpool will want Isak up to speed quickly, they have hardly struggled to find the net prior to his arrival. Arne Slot's side have scored in a club record 37 consecutive top-flight matches since a 1-0 home defeat by Nottingham Forest a year ago – the third-best run in Premier League history.
Slot on Isak fitness, Guehi deal and Chiesapublished at 16:28 BST 12 September
16:28 BST 12 September
Katie Stafford BBC Sport journalist
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Burnley at Turf Moor (kick-off 14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Curtis Jones is the only unavailable player for Sunday's away game as "the rest came back [from international duty] without a problem".
He said they will have to "build up" Alexander Isak's minutes due to missing pre-season, so "don't expect him to be playing every single game for 90 minutes".
More on Isak: "With us playing so many games there's little training time. That is going to be a challenge but we have not signed him for the next two weeks we have signed him for six years and the fans have to keep this in mind."
Slot said he has not spoken to the striker more than "one or two" times since signing on deadline day so he will "have to get to know him as a person in the upcoming days and weeks".
On Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, whose deal collapsed on deadline day: "It would be ridiculous if I denied that we were close to signing him. These things happen in football. In the last moments things can change. It's a pity, not only for us, but for the player as well. Let's see what the future brings for him and for us."
Slot praised Harvey Elliott's work ethic and said his move to Aston Villa "is in the interest of everyone as he wasn't getting the game time he deserved for the quality of player he is".
Opponents Burnley are "defensively solid" and should not be written off. Reflecting on playing newly promoted teams, Slot added: "We know that every game is difficult and I only have to look back at last season to understand that. We had problems with Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton."
On Federico Chiesa being omitted from the Champions League squad: "It's one of the most difficult things you have to do as a manager. I explained to him why we made this choice. Of course he wasn't happy, but I think he understood my argument. That's not to say he agreed with them, but he gave the answer you want to hear from a player. He'll be there to help the team in the cups and league."
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16:28 BST 12 September
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Slot's Isak fitness warningpublished at 14:47 BST 12 September
14:47 BST 12 September
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Liverpool boss Arne Slot has reflected on the transfer deadline passing but says Alexander Isak needs to be given time and gradual minutes to reach his optimum level after his switch from Newcastle.
Gossip: Liverpool confident in Guehi summer dealpublished at 07:45 BST 12 September
07:45 BST 12 September
Liverpool are confident they are leading the race to sign England defender Marc Guehi, 25, next summer when the Crystal Palace defender's contract expires and are looking at an £87m deal to sign Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise, 23. (Caught Offside), external
Carragher honoured as Athletic Club's 'One-Club Man'published at 12:14 BST 11 September
12:14 BST 11 September
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Jamie Carragher has been recognised by Athletic Club as their 2025 'One-Club' Man award winner.
The annual accolade, given by the Basque side, celebrates legendary players who have shown loyalty by representing a single club throughout their professional careers.
A statement from Bilbao read: "Liverpool FC's Jamie Carragher is the 2025 One-Club Man. The English defender represented the Reds across a 17-year professional career at Anfield, making 737 appearances for the club between 1996 and 2013.
"Carra will come to San Mames to receive his award during Athletic Club's La Liga Matchday six clash against Girona FC. Despite having to compete with the likes of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand for an England berth, Jamie was able to represent his nation at three major tournaments."
The defender said that it was an honour to receive this award and spoke about the respect Athletic Bilbao garners across the globe.
"After winning the Champions League, being a one-club man is the biggest achievement of my career," he told us.
"It was an honour when Athletic Club got in touch. Athletic are respected everywhere in the world of football. They're a truly unique club.
"I'm very honoured to receive this award and to know my name will always remain alongside some great footballers like Paolo Maldini and Carles Puyol."
Carragher made his mark for Liverpool, notably winning the Champions League, two FA Cups, and three League Cups.
He now joins an illustrious list of previous One-Club Man recipients, including Maldini, Puyol, Ryan Giggs, and Sepp Maier.
Athletic's tradition of recognising loyalty reflects the values of their own unique philosophy, with the club historically fielding only players of Basque origin.
'We'll see the best of Wirtz in the upcoming games' published at 16:17 BST 10 September
16:17 BST 10 September
Jordan Chamberlain Fan writer
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The player I'm most excited to see for Liverpool after this international break is Florian Wirtz.
The arrival of Liverpool's new number seven has almost been overshadowed by the Alexander Isak saga and eventual signing, but let's not forget that for a few months, the German was the most expensive player ever bought by the Reds.
For his country against Northern Ireland at the weekend, Wirtz put on a genuine playmaking masterclass. Wirtz scored a beautiful free kick, but completely ran the game, too. He played off one-touch, found pockets of space effortlessly, and simply looked a class above every other player on the pitch.
Against Arsenal in his last game for Liverpool, one national newspaper gave Wirtz a 5/10 for his performance. Based on his first-half showing, this was fair. He couldn't get in the game and lost the ball too much, but his second half was very underrated by the media outlets that commented on him. His touch was sublime, and he caused Arsenal's brilliant defence more issues than any player on the pitch.
Having seen how Wirtz has dominated for Germany, I think we'll see the best of him in the upcoming games against Burnley, Atletico Madrid and Everton.
Wirtz was signed to help break down low-blocks, and against these defensive sides, he'll see lots of the ball and will hopefully be able to demonstrate his undeniable genius.
It may help to have the option of Isak running onto his passes, too.
'When Fairclough scored I lost my right shoe' - Kop memoriespublished at 13:31 BST 9 September
13:31 BST 9 September
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On Monday we shared some data with you which pointed to whether Liverpool scored more goals at The Kop end or if the benefit of attacking The Kop was a myth. You can find it further down this page.
We asked you for your finest Kop memories and here's a selection of what you sent in.
William: I was in the Kop when we played St Etienne in '77. When Fairclough scored I lost my right shoe as we avalanched down the terrace. Looking for it was certainly neither an option nor a concern. In order to go out and celebrate I returned home bare foot in order to put some shoes on (I suspected that I would not get into most places bare foot), only to discover that my parents were watching the match on TV with a couple of French lads who had knocked on the door looking for assistance. My parents fed them, and "allowed" them to watch the match, then organised a taxi for them. I buggered off into town as if nothing had happened. Life as a scouser I suppose!
Gary: The goal against Barcelona that won the tie to reach the final. What a night at The Kop end.
Paul: My Dad took me to my first game at Anfield in March 1974 against Burnley. Burnley had some great players, Leighton James and Martin Dobson. At half time it was a dour 0-0 and my Dad had spent all his time moaning about John Toshack. In the second half we kicked towards The Kop and my dad resumed moaning about Toshack, then in the dying moments, the 89th minutes it was Keegan to Toshack, 1-0! My Dad began telling me how good Toshack was. I will never forget seeing the mass of people on The Kop for the first time at the age of 10.
Ken: As a 14 year old schoolboy I would watch LFC from The Boys Pen which was situated in the top left hand corner of The Kop. I can remember Liverpool needing a goal with only 5 minutes left to play. The lads in the pen started chanting "we wanna goal" which the rest of The Kop took up. Sure enough just a minute later Billy Liddell scored.
Frankie: I've been going to see Liverpool since 1962 and without a doubt the greatest goal I've seen scored at The Kop end was substitute David Fairclough's late goal to send them through against St Etienne in 1977 after Liverpool had been trailing in the tie. The whole ground erupted and The Kop in particular as we went on to win our first European Cup that season.
'I fully expect Konate to leave' published at 11:48 BST 9 September
11:48 BST 9 September
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Liverpool fan Ste Plunkett from Redmen TV believes Ibrahima Konate will leave the club this summer and complete his move to Real Madrid.
The French centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to the 15-time European champions, with his contract expiring in the summer of 2026.
Plunkett believes that the club will be forced to fill the void left by Konate, but will also need another centre-back after their failed pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
"If we get a notification from Konate that his intention is to go to Real Madrid in the summer, then we are forced to do whatever it is we need to do to fill that gap, and then we have to find one more," Plunkett said on BBC Radio Merseyside.
"I fully expect him to leave. He's won trophies with the club; there is a big coming together of French talent at Real Madrid, you've got five or six of them, and that will continue. All the best French players will end up gravitating over there, and he wants to go and be a part of that.
"And he's not a fan of Liverpool Football Club; he wasn't born in the city. This is his job, he isn't a Liverpool fan, and he wouldn't buy a season ticket if he weren't a Liverpool player. He will do what he needs to do for his career."
Liverpool release new third kitpublished at 11:16 BST 9 September
11:16 BST 9 September
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Liverpool have revealed their new 'sea-green' 2025-26 third kit inspired by classic strips of the 1990s and early 2000s.
The kit features the return of the adidas Originals Trefoil for the first time in almost 35 years as well as the classic Reds crest from 1987 to 1992.
It follows what the club have described as a "record-breaking" start to its new 10-year partnership with adidas, with more home and away kits sold in the first month after release than ever before.
'Not everyone has the full picture' - Isakpublished at 07:50 BST 9 September
07:50 BST 9 September
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Alexander Isak says he "can't control everything that's said or written" about the transfer saga that eventually saw him move from Newcastle to Liverpool on transfer deadline day for a British record £125m.
Isak was left out of the Magpies' squad for their pre-season tour of Asia with what the club described as a "minor thigh injury", though it was understood at the time he wanted to explore a move away.
He then trained alone with former club Real Sociedad as Liverpool's first bid of £110m was rejected - before refusing to rejoin the Newcastle squad and releasing a statement in which he said promises had been "broken" by the St James' Park club and that their "relationship can't continue".
The club in response said "no commitment had ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer".
"Not everyone has the full picture, but that's something for another day," Isak told Swedish media after his country's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Kosovo on Monday.
"I can't control everything that's said or written. But I'm happy that I became a Liverpool player."
Isak came on as a second-half substitute in Pristina for his first competitive minutes of the campaign.
"It's great that everything was settled before the camp and that I could focus on playing football again," he added.
"It's been a fairly new situation for me, but you always learn and develop mentally off the pitch as well."
Gossip: Reds not looking to sell or loan Chiesapublished at 07:24 BST 9 September
07:24 BST 9 September
Liverpool will not encourage any interest in Federico Chiesa from Turkish club Besiktas, despite leaving the forward out of their Champions League squad. (Liverpool Echo), external
Lyon's 20-year-old Belgium winger Malick Fofana attracted interest from Liverpool and Chelsea during the summer transfer window. (Teamtalk), external
Do Liverpool score more goals attacking The Kop?published at 16:33 BST 8 September
16:33 BST 8 September
Luke Reddy BBC Sport senior journalist
Already this season, Federico Chiesa and Dominik Szobozslai have scored noteworthy goals to win games in front of The Kop at Anfield.
The scene has played out many times over the years. Liverpool need a goal, those on The Kop demand it, the ball ends up in the net and the latest hero of the hour wheels away in front of one of the most famous ends of a stadium in world football.
Last season, former West Ham striker Michail Antonio said on The Footballer's Football Podcast on BBC Sounds that he has felt The Kop sucking the ball towards goal. Fulham captain Tom Cairney spoke on the same podcast about being 2-1 up with minutes to spare at Anfield, only for a thronging Kop to somehow fuel the Reds to a 3-2 win.
On a similar tangent, Manchester United legend Gary Neville sat with iconic Old Trafford manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who picked out Anfield as one of the grounds he found most testing. Neville's reply was telling, simply stating: "You never felt safe there, did you?"
So is it a convenient myth, or does The Kop actually inspire Liverpool to score more goals? Some fans genuinely rejoice when Liverpool win the toss before kick-off, ensuring they will attack their beloved end in the second half. Are these fans celebrating a false narrative?
Well, with several of you asking if there is truth in The Kop's inspiration via our 'Ask about Liverpool' form, we took the question to the team at LFC History, external for some help. The website gathers data on the Reds stretching back to 1892.
They told us: "Based on our current dataset (excluding extra-time goals), 52.64% of Liverpool's home goals have been scored attacking The Kop, compared to 47.36% at the Anfield Road End. In raw numbers, that's 2,461 goals at The Kop end and 2,214 goals at the Anfield Road End."
So there you have it. The next time captain Virgil van Dijk wins the toss, feel free to punch the air and if Arne Slot's team are searching for a goal late on at Anfield this season, pay close attention to which end they are attacking. It might just make all the difference.
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