Liverpool took the top spot in the Premier League table on Boxing Day with a convincing 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor. The visitors wasted no time in establishing their dominance as Cody Gakpo set up Darwin Núñez, who expertly slotted the ball into the net for his first goal in 13 matches.

In the second half, Liverpool thought they had added another goal when Ryan Gravenberch’s pass led to Harvey Elliott scoring. However, VAR intervened, ruling Salah offside and interfering with play. Despite Burnley’s attempts to rally, with Jóhann Gudmundsson and Jacob Bruun Larsen missing the target, Liverpool sealed the victory late in the game. Substitute Diogo Jota displayed his skill with a superb finish from a tight angle, securing all three points for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Player Ratings: Liverpool’s Dominant Performance Against Burnley

Alisson, 6: Enjoyed a relatively quiet game as Burnley failed to register a single shot on target.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, 7: Created space for Liverpool’s midfield and delivered dangerous crosses into the box.

Jarell Quansah, 7: Made crucial interventions, including stopping a potential threаt from Burnley’s Zeki Amdouni.

Virgil van Dijk, 8: Composed and impressive in defense, showcased his passing ability that troubled Burnley’s defense.

Joe Gomez, 7: Solid in his defensive duties and provided an attacking option down the left flank.

Harvey Elliott, 7: Showed promise with progressive passing and set up Mohamed Salah for a chance. His goal was ruled out by VAR.

Wataru Endo, 7: Another bright performance, excellent ball recovery, and smart decision-making in advanced areas.

Ryan Gravenberch, 7: Impressed with his forward runs, although he missed a good chance. Left the pitch without an assist due to VAR ruling.

Mohamed Salah, 7: Difficult to contain for Burnley, came close to scoring with a strong save and hitting the crossbar.

Cody Gakpo, 7: Linked well with Darwin Nunez, provided an assist for the opener, and nearly assisted Salah’s goal.

Darwin Nunez, 7: Ended his goal drought with a precise finish and displayed a lively performance.

Substitutes:

Curtis Jones (for Gravenberch, 66″), 6: Initially beaten too easily but helped Liverpool regain control.

Luis Diaz (for Gakpo, 67″), 7: Denied by the goalkeeper but provided an assist for Diogo Jota’s goal.

Dominik Szoboszlai (for Elliott, 67″), 6: Came close to scoring but missed the target with his efforts.

Diogo Jota (for Nunez, 84″), 7: Made a successful return from ιnjury and scored his 50th goal for the club, sealing the victory.