"Premier League champions Liverpool will aim to extend their flawless start to the new campaign when they make the trip to Turf Moor for Sunday's early kickoff against Burnley. Arne Slot's side stand as the only team still boasting a perfect record in the top flight, while newly-promoted Burnley have adapted to life back among England's elite more impressively than some expected."
"Burnley's record against Liverpool in the Premier League makes for grim reading, with the Clarets losing 14 of their 18 encounters. Facing reigning champions has also been a punishing experience, as they have suffered defeat in 10 of the last 11 such fixtures, conceding 30 goals in the process. The sole exception was a memorable victory at Anfield in 2021, when Sean Dyche oversaw a shock triumph."
"The Clarets built their promotion charge on a superb defensive record, conceding just 16 goals across 46 Championship matches. However, life in the top flight has been more punishing, with six goals already shipped in three games. If they allow two or more on Sunday, they will join an unwanted piece of history, becoming only the second English side to concede at least half of their previous season's goals in the opening four fixtures of the following campaign."
Liverpool remain the only Premier League side with a perfect record and travel to Turf Moor aiming to continue that run. Burnley have settled into the top flight after promotion and secured a key home win over Sunderland. Historical head-to-heads heavily favour Liverpool, with Burnley losing 14 of 18 Premier League meetings and conceding 30 goals in recent fixtures against reigning champions. Burnley conceded six goals in three games after a Championship season of only 16 conceded, and a heavy home test against Liverpool precedes a challenging run of opponents. Jordan Beyer and Connor Roberts are close to returning from knee injuries.
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