The new year brought new results. In a scenario that looked like Liverpool might drop points again, they finish the festive season by besting Burnley 1-2 at Turf Moor.
The Reds may have left it late but make no mistake, this was a massive victory. Having played just 48 hours earlier in a come-from-behind win against Leicester, Liverpool found the will to win again in a miserable match, wretched with rain against a strong side at home.
Burnley has proven a challenging opponent for most of the league but have caused the Reds particular problems in recent years. Against a rotated side missing a number of key players, the Clarets showed the kind of character that Liverpool would need to match in order to have any chance of success. The Reds were ready to be tested.
Liverpool scrapped their way through this one and ground out the kind of victory they have found more elusive. After spending almost an entire season unable to win one-goal matches, they have won 2-1 in their last two matches. While they have conceded in each contest they found ways to win against adversity and when they are not at their best. It is a welcome and much needed development in the side that bodes well moving forward.
Here are four findings from the match…
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