Burnley boss shows why Liverpool need belief more than boos
Liverpool’s latest Premier League draw looks frustrating on the surface, but a deeper look at the Burnley result suggests the wider picture is being lost.
A 1–1 stalemate at Anfield against the Clarets extended our unbeaten run to 12 games in all competitions, yet it was met with rare boos at full-time.
Scott Parker was understandably delighted, and his post-match comments via burnleyfootballclub.com offered insight into how difficult his side found the afternoon.
“It’s a massive point for us,” the former England midfielder said. “We were brilliant today… sometimes that’s a lot harder when you’re in the arena of Anfield.”
Burnley draw shows Liverpool dominance is not translating
Florian Wirtz gave us the lead with an emphatic finish, after Dominik Szoboszlai struck the bar from the penalty spot.
The equaliser came against the run of play, with Marcus Edwards finishing clinically after being played through by Florentino Luis.
Parker praised Edwards, saying: “He’s been incredibly professional… in the attacking phase of the game, he was superb.”
That moment of quality punished wastefulness rather than tactical failure.
We dominated the ball, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez providing width exactly as Arne Slot wants.
Why Burnley frustration should not derail faith in Slot
Criticism has grown louder, with Lewis Steele noting Liverpool are “17 points worse off than this time last season” and describing the football as “hard to watch,” a comparison that underlines the impatience creeping in.
Equally, Steven Gerrard admitted home draws against sides like Burnley are “not acceptable,” while also stressing that our boss has stabilised a season that looked far darker in November.
That context matters.
This is the second season of the Dutchman who delivered the Premier League in 2024/25, working through unprecedented summer upheaval and limited recruitment control.
Against Burnley, the tactical setup worked, the chances came, and on another day we win comfortably.
Backing the process does not mean ignoring flaws, but if a so-called bad season still has us fourth in January, unbeaten in 12 and creating elite-level chances, belief should outweigh frustration.
Give Slot time, at least the full season, because the evidence still points to him being the right man for us.
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