Liverpool strengthened their grip on the fourth spot after a hard fought win over Burnley at Anfield. The Reds had lost their previous meeting against the Clarets away from home and this match started in a similar manner as Ashley Barnes scored in the first half.
The Reds were quite poor to start with, but a goal came from Georginio Wijnaldum before half-time ensured that the side went into the half-time break level.
Surprisingly, it was Burnley who came out all guns blazing in the second half as they looked for their first away win of the season but Emre Can scored a vital goal that provided Liverpool with all three points from the game.
The Reds are now five points clear of Arsenal in fourth position, although the Gunners have a couple of games in hand. Liverpool next face a crunch tie against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Liverpool fans can celebrate the win for now and we provide the best reactions from Twitter.
Emre Can awarded MOTM for Liverpool today. pic.twitter.com/bPcp3QIp45
— Anfield HQ (@AnfieldHQ) March 12, 2017
Liverpool are currently having their joint-third best Premier League season. pic.twitter.com/9yXiZqZ5we
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) March 12, 2017
14 – Liverpool have won 14 points from losing positions in the Premier League this term; a joint-high with Tottenham. Recovery.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
Liverpool 2-1 Burnley in a GIF pic.twitter.com/k8sKe4UsqA
— J (@JaseRoberts_) March 12, 2017
16 – Liverpool have now won 16 Premier League games this season; equalling their tally of wins for the entire 2015-16 season. Growth.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
Liverpool vs. Burnley at Turf Moor: 26 shots, 5 on target, 0 goals.
Liverpool vs. Burnley at Anfield: 10 shots, 3 on target, 2 goals. pic.twitter.com/1ru8h19P1B
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 12, 2017
FT: Liverpool 2-1 Burnley. (Wijnaldum, Can)
Back to back league wins for the first time in 2017.
— LiverpoolFF (@LiverpoolFF) March 12, 2017
Most PL wins this season after conceding first:
4 – Liverpool.
3 – Chelsea, Everton, Spurs, West Brom.— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) March 12, 2017
Klopp will dance the night away after Liverpool come from behind to beat Burnley pic.twitter.com/8KqT6XR9rU
— Freebets.co.uk (@freebetscouk) March 12, 2017
Yes Liverpool Can beat a team outside the top six . pic.twitter.com/kX5IoED4lX
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) March 12, 2017
Horrible display by Liverpool but encouraging to see them play badly and win. A rare occurrence this season.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) March 12, 2017
Emre Can is the 1st Liverpool player to score from outside the penalty area in the Premier League since his goal at Bournemouth in December pic.twitter.com/CDi02CJc3v
— LFC Stats (@LFCData) March 12, 2017
Liverpool fans when they realise Emre Can could be the match winner and they remember their earlier tweets pic.twitter.com/lHbVLQrqUY
— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) March 12, 2017
21 – Since Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge, Liverpool have scored more PL goals from outside the box than any other team (21). Arrow.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 12, 2017
EMRE CAN JUST SCORED! The Rolls Royce is BACK. If anyone can CHAN can! Liverpool take the lead against Burnley! pic.twitter.com/3M1KIR9WvH
— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) March 12, 2017
Emre Can has mastered the art of a perfect kneeslide. pic.twitter.com/lq5Ecajy1y
— LFCVine (@LFCVine) March 12, 2017
Emré Can's knee slide lasted as long as Arsenal's title challenge lmao #LFCBUR #AFC
— Palestino (@SamadHussain_7) March 12, 2017
Emre Can MOTM just for the knee slide tbqh
— Frogmire McJinklepuf (@ZooIander) March 12, 2017
