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Burnley draw prompts Van Dijk message Liverpool need to hear

Liverpool’s frustrating draw with Burnley may feel like two points dropped, but the captain’s words afterwards offered a far more revealing insight into where we really are.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

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.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Rooney issues Liverpool warning as Anfield mood turns uneasy

Liverpool’s Premier League campaign continues to produce strong numbers on paper, but the feeling around Anfield is becoming harder to ignore. A frustrating 1–1 draw with Burnley extended our unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions, yet the reaction at full-time told its own story.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Hodgson stat that puts Slot in uncomfortable company

Liverpool’s recent run of results has been met with a newly shared statistic that adds an uncomfortable layer to the wider conversation around Arne Slot.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Former Premier League defender points to one Liverpool issue that keeps appearing

Liverpool’s ability to dominate matches without fully controlling outcomes has become a familiar theme, and the latest Anfield draw offered another example of how fine margins continue to hurt us.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 18

Club legend questions something Liverpool no longer seem to have

Liverpool’s frustrating draw with Burnley has prompted a deeper conversation about what we are missing beyond tactics, structure and chance creation. Speaking pitchside at Anfield on The Reaction Podcast via Liverpool FC on YouTube, Phil Thompson delivered a brutally honest assessment of our performance and mentality.

Arne Slot News / ESPN / January 17

Slot 'understands' Liverpool fans' boos after draw

Arne Slot said he "completely understands" the frustration of the Liverpool fans who booed the team following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Not acceptable’ – Steven Gerrard doesn’t mince his words after Liverpool stumble yet again

Steven Gerrard didn’t mince his words after Liverpool dropped yet more points at Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Reds were held to a 1-1 draw at home to 19th-placed Burnley, simultaneously extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches in all competitions and their winless sequence in the Premier League to four matches.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Hard to watch’ – Lewis Steele highlights one stat which sums up Liverpool’s ‘truly sorry’ season

Lewis Steele has lamented Liverpool as ‘hard to watch’ this season and highlighted an alarming statistic which sums up how ‘sorry’ their Premier League title defence has been.

Mohamed Salah News / HITC / January 17

How Mohamed Salah’s return could affect Liverpool’s Champions League plans

Salah’s Return aligns with Liverpool’s Champions League fixture Mohamed Salah is expected to be back from the Africa Cup of Nations in time for Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Marseille.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘Should probably…’ – Shay Given calls out one Liverpool player over Marcus Edwards equaliser

Shay Given called out one Liverpool player over Burnley’s second-half equaliser at Anfield this afternoon. The Reds broke the deadlock shortly before half-time when Florian Wirtz crashed a shot past Martin Dubravka, and the home side continued to carve out chances shotly after the interval.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

‘It is soft…’ – Former top-flight referee gives instant verdict on missed Liverpool penalty

Liverpool spurned a glorious chance to take the lead against Burnley in the first half of their Premier League clash this afternoon as Dominik Szoboszlai

Florian Wirtz News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

Liverpool’s 8/10 creative monster had an even better first half than Florian Wirtz vs Burnley

Lewis Steele showered Milos Kerkez with praise for his first-half performance against Burnley on Saturday. The Hungarian international has enjoyed a marked upturn in form in recent weeks, with a defensively superb outing against Arsenal at the Emirates a landmark display in his Liverpool career.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

Talks in progress: Liverpool and Man United set for transfer battle over homegrown full-back

Liverpool and Manchester United could reportedly be set to go head-to-head in the race to sign a coveted teenage talent from the Football League. Despite

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

Liverpool team news v Burnley: Wirtz and Ekitike back in starting XI among 6 changes from Slot

Liverpool go in search of a first Premier League win of 2026 when they welcome Burnley to Anfield on Saturday afternoon. The Reds safely navigated their

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

Official announcement over upcoming Liverpool fixture is another slap in the face to supporters

Liverpool now know the time and date for their FA Cup fourth-round fixture against Brighton, and it’s caused a bit of consternation, to say the least.

Marc Guehi News / Empire of the Kop / January 17

Sky reporter sounds uncomfortable Marc Guehi transfer truth which’ll infuriate Liverpool fans

A renowned transfer reporter has claimed that Marc Guehi would already be a Liverpool player if Anfield chiefs had ‘really, really wanted him’. The Reds were on the cusp of securing the Crystal Palace captain for £35m at the end of last summer’s transfer window, only for the south London club to cancel the deal in the final hours of deadline day.

Liverpool FC News / The 4th Official / January 16

Liverpool Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Championship Starlet: One For The Future?

In a recent report, The Star claimed that Liverpool are facing stiff competition for Sheffield Wednesday starlet Yisa Alao. It has been mentioned that the Reds would have to rival Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to land the English full-back this year.

Marc Guehi News / Empire of the Kop / January 16

The numbers that quietly ended Liverpool’s interest in Guehi – report

Liverpool’s decision not to pursue Guehi further now looks clearer after new financial details surrounding his move elsewhere emerged. Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook reported on X that Marc Guehi will earn around £200,000 per week at Manchester City, placing him among the club’s top ten earners.

Andy Robertson News / HITC / January 16