Liverpool secured a record-breaking 13th straight league win with a 3-0 victory over Burnley, and fans were duly delighted.
Burnley 0-3 Liverpool
Premier League, Turf Moor
August 31
Goals: Wood OG 33′, Mane 37′, Firmino 80′
The Reds made the short trip to Turf Moor for their fourth league game of the season where it ended with Jurgen Klopp‘s side heading into the international break undefeated.
Burnley proved a tough outfit to break down in the initial stages before two goals in quick succession put Liverpool in the ascendency heading into the break.
Trent Alexander-Arnold reaped some good fortune as his intended delivery into the box instead found the back of the net thanks to a deflection, with Sadio Mane doubling the lead moments later as the Reds punished the home side for carelessly giving the ball away.
Liverpool went on to dominate proceedings in the second half with Roberto Firmino adding the finishing touches on a clinical performance.
Here’s how fans reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forums.
The Reds’ goalscorers & makers were lauded by many but it was Bobby who stole the spotlight…
Firmino couldn't have released that pass at a better time or with a better weight. woof.
— nate (@natefc) August 31, 2019
Firmino has now assisted Mané for 12 Liverpool goals.
It’s Klopp’s joint-top combination, alongside Firmino to Salah.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) August 31, 2019
“Worked on it with our deflection coach, the newest addition to the staff.”
– Cologne-Liverpool on the forums.
Trent ‘Ronaldinho’ Alexander-Arnold
— James Dutton (@jrgdutton) August 31, 2019
The weight on that delayed assist from Firmino, oh my. Some player. #LFC
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) August 31, 2019
30 – Since the start of last season, no Liverpool player has scored more goals in all competitions than Sadio Mane (30 – level with Mo Salah). Relentless. pic.twitter.com/chni7Fr20E
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 31, 2019
Imagine having the footballing intelligence of Bobby Firmino. Stunning player.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) August 31, 2019
The outstanding Roberto Firmino with the goal he so greatly deserves to become the first Brazilian to net 50 in the Premier League
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) August 31, 2019
An utterly dominant display from front to back saw plenty of praise handed out…
Wijnaldum has quietly been good. I suspect he’s doing exactly what Klopp asked him to do
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) August 31, 2019
“Hendo is getting better and better than last year.”
– Maria on the forums.
Fabinho’s mix of technical ability, aggression and go, go gadget legs are crucial in games like this. The guys phenomenal.
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) August 31, 2019
“Mo’s work rate phenomenal tonight.”
– Neukolln on the forums.
https://twitter.com/Kopology/status/1167859486805020673
“Fabinho and VVD have been majestic today.”
– T.C.B on the forums.
Mane’s late outburst seemingly over Salah’s snub received mixed reviews…
Safe to say Mane is absolute livid at Salah for not passing to him that time.
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) August 31, 2019
Mane fuming and rightfully so. Salah being greedy and rightfully so. Making this a bigger deal than it needs to be, guys will be fine once they’re back after international break.
— ?? (@LosoLFC) August 31, 2019
Mane 100% has the right to be angry, Salah could have slipped him in for a tap in twice. #LFC
— Graeme Kelly (@GraemeKelly1) August 31, 2019
You want your attackers to be greedy for goals. Liverpool’s front three work brilliantly as a unit and create loads for each other. Sometimes Mané takes the selfish option, and today it was Salah who was chasing a goal and made the wrong decision. They’ll sort it out.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) August 31, 2019
Don't need that from Mane. He has every right to be annoyed, but keep that kind of thing for the dressing room. That will just generate headlines.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) August 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/1167868212127551492
Nobody has played more passes into the box
No player created more XG per pass
No player makes higher % of their passes to a forward
No player has created more big chancesBut his selfishness is”becoming a problem”
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) August 31, 2019
While the importance of the first clean sheet of the season was not lost for some Reds…
These sort of games used to feel very nervy but we really look comfortable shutting things down now. Liverpool FC, defensive monsters. Still a little hard to believe.
— The Liverpool Offside (@LFCOffside) August 31, 2019
A professional and clinical performance from the Reds which extends the unbeaten streak. But for me the clean sheet is a massive plus for me today. Excellent work all around.
— Joanna Durkan (@JoannaDurkan_) August 31, 2019
“Clean sheet finally, and at a tough place. 4/4 more of the same please!”
– Incognito on the forums.
The ease in which Liverpool are doing the business of late is ridiculous, clean sheet massive today an all
— Andy Heaton (@Andrew_Heaton) August 31, 2019
Thought Adrian had a good game today. Made a number of strong saves and will be delighted to get a clean sheet.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) August 31, 2019
There was one team in Klopp's tenure against whom he'd played more than twice and never kept a clean sheet.
LFC were also closing in their longest streak in the PL without a clean sheet under Klopp.
That was huge.
— El Mans (@el_mansfield) August 31, 2019
And many were left in awe after a 13th straight Premier League victory…
guys I've been skeptical because history but I think Liverpool might be a really good football team like really really good
— nate (@natefc) August 31, 2019
Excellent performance. The most comfortable we have ever been at Turf Moore. Perfect start to the season.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) August 31, 2019
Such a mature, accomplished performance. Not often a team goes to Turf Moor and makes it look like a walk in the park but that’s exactly what Liverpool did today. Great to get the clean sheet too.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) August 31, 2019
13 wins in a row, first clean sheet, Bobby the greatest Brazilian to play in the Premier League and Liverpool top of the league – I love you Liverpool, I do!
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) August 31, 2019
The strong start to the season continues with a fourth win. Liverpool is holding steady at the top of the table. #burliv #ynwa pic.twitter.com/FLDKq5LfFd
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) August 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/paul_tomkins/status/1167865804584448000
#LFC win 13 consecutive league games for the first time in the club’s history
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) August 31, 2019
That might be the most mature performance we've ever had at Turf Moor. Well done boys.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) August 31, 2019
New club record for @LFC with 13 consecutive @premierleague wins! And finally a clean sheet against Burnley (they have managed to score against us for the last few matches). Top of the league… 100% for the first 4 rounds. Only team not to have dropped points. Well in! #lfc
— Ragnhild Lund Ansnes (@mrs1nil) August 31, 2019
