Liverpool continues to remain unbeaten in the Premier League, yet they have faced difficulties in securing victories in their last few matches under the management of Arne Slot. After experiencing three consecutive draws against Leeds, Fulham, and Arsenal, their momentum has stalled, though a convincing 4-1 FA Cup win over Barnsley on Monday did extend their unbeaten streak across all competitions to 11 matches, as reported by softfootball .
The anticipated return of Mohamed Salah from the Africa Cup of Nations promises to be a significant boost for the team, while Hugo Ekitike’s goal and assist during his substitute appearance against Barnsley could pave the way for him to start on Saturday. Ahead of their match on January 17, Liverpool shared updates via their X handle:
“Fixture details have been confirmed for our Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion. The match at Anfield will take place on Saturday February 14, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT ”
Burnley remains in a challenging position in the league, sitting 19th overall and enduring a 12-match winless streak, despite recently achieving a 5-1 FA Cup victory over Millwall.
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The Clarets have yet to achieve an away clean sheet this season, and injuries to several players, including Mike Tresor, Zian Flemming, Jordan Beyer, Zeki Amdouni, Connor Roberts, and Josh Cullen, weaken their squad further.
Ashley Barnes, following his two-goal performance in the FA Cup, is likely to make room for Armando Broja, while Lyle Foster is expected to return from illness.
Team news
Liverpool will miss Conor Bradley for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak are also ruled out. Mohamed Salah remains on AFCON duty and will not be available. Hugo Ekitike is anticipated to start following his impressive FA Cup display. Burnley also has multiple injury concerns, including Zeki Amdouni, Josh Cullen, and Connor Roberts, with Joe Worrall facing a late fitness evaluation.
Possible lineups
Liverpool possible lineup: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Jones, Wirtz; Ekitike
Burnley possible lineup: Dubravka; Laurent, Esteve, Humphreys; Walker, Ugochukwu, Florentino, Pires; Bruun Larsen, Anthony; Broja
Prediction
Slot’s team is expected to find a way through Burnley’s defense, maintaining their unbeaten status while asserting control at Anfield. Analysts from ESPN and Sky Sports are predicting a win for Liverpool, attributing it to their strong home performance and depth in attacking options.
Where to watch
The Liverpool vs Burnley match will not be broadcast live on UK television due to the 3pm blackout rule on Saturdays. However, viewers in other countries will be able to watch it. In the United States, the match can be seen on NBC, Peacock, or USA Network.
For Canadian fans, the game will be available on FuboTV, while those in Australia can tune in on Optus Sport or Stan Sport. In India, viewers will find the match shown on JioHotstar.
In the UK, Liverpool fans can listen to free live audio commentary on the club’s official website and app. Match highlights will be accessible shortly after full-time on the Sky Sports app, as well as later on BBC Match of the Day, with live text updates provided online.
