Liverpool return to Premier League action after the international break as they travel to Turf Moor to face newly promoted Burnley on Sunday, September 14.
The Reds will be eager to extend their perfect start to the 2025/26 Premier League campaign after winning their first three games, including that dramatic 1-0 victory over Arsenal last time out.
For Burnley, it has been a topsy-turvy start to the new campaign with a win over Sunderland and defeats against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
They were outplayed by Spurs in the opening week, but they put up a tough fight at United before the international break and only lost to a late Bruno Fernandes penalty.
Overall, there's a lot to like about Scott Parker's men, but they will have a real test on their hands when they lock horns with the defending champions.
Meanwhile, Liverpool's British-record signing Alexander Isak has been training with the club and will hope to make his debut against the Clarets, although there is no guarantee he will.
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Burnley vs. Liverpool lineups: Predicted starting XI, team news, injury latest
Burnley have several injury concerns with the likes of Conor Roberts, Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer and Manuel Benson set to miss out the match against the champions.
Martin Dubravka is expected to keep his place in goal with Kyle Walker handed the responsibility of leading the backline against Liverpool's potent attack.
In midfield, Lesley Oguchukwu and Josh Cullen will have a massive role to play if Burnley intend to seek something from this fixture.
The partnership of Lyles Foster and Jaidon Anthony up front will be crucial for Parker as both players are in decent goal-scoring form. Foster scored against United in the previous game whereas Anthony seems Burnley's most dangerous threat in attack with three goal contributions.
Burnley predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Walker, Esteve, Ekdal, Hartman — Cullen, Ogochukwu, Mejbri — Larsen, Foster, Anthony
Injured: Beyer (knee), Amdouni (knee), Roberts (knee), Benson (calf)
Suspended: None
Liverpool could be without Jeremie Frimpong, who has been working with the Under-21s to regain fitness after a hamstring injury. Curtis Jones has also been ruled out due to an issue sustained in the win over Arsenal. Ibrahima Konate, who limped off against the Gunners, returned to action for France and will be ready to take the field against Burnley.
Conor Bradley, who was injured at the start of the season, also featured for Northern Ireland in their 3-1 defeat to Germany, but given Dominik Szoboszlai's sensational performance at right-back against Arsenal, the 22-year-old is expected to start on the bench.
Meanwhile, Isak may not start this fixture from the outset due to a lack of fitness and may have to settle for a place among the substitutes, with Cody Gakpo expected to keep his place on the left flank.
Liverpool predicted starting XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Allison (GK) — Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo — Ekitike
Injured: Frimpong (hamstring, doubt), Jones (undisc.)
Suspended: None
Burnley vs. Liverpool match details
- Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Kickoff time: 2 p.m. local / 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT
- Location: Turf Moor, Burnley (England)
- Competition: Premier League
- Referee: Michael Oliver
- VAR: Paul Tierney
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