Champions Aim to Maintain Perfect Start
Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool will travel to Turf Moor on Sunday, September 14, 2025, to face newly-promoted Burnley, with the goal of extending their perfect start to the season. Under manager Arne Slot, the Reds are the only team to have won all three of their opening matches, placing them at the top of the table as they look to solidify their title defence.
Liverpool enters the 2:00 p.m. BST kick-off in formidable form, riding a club-record 37-game scoring streak in the Premier League. Their historical dominance over the Clarets is also notable, having won the last five encounters between the clubs and their last six visits to Turf Moor. Despite their flawless record, the victories have been hard-fought, showcasing a resilience that Burnley will be determined to challenge.
Record Signing Isak’s Debut Put on Hold
The major talking point ahead of the match is the absence of Liverpool’s new British record signing, Alexander Isak. The striker, acquired from Newcastle for a reported £125 million, has been left out of the matchday squad entirely. Manager Arne Slot explained the decision, stating he wants to give Isak a full week of training to get up to speed after a limited pre-season.
“We’ve decided it is the best for him to have a proper week of training instead of every time going for five or 10 minutes of playing,” Slot told reporters. “I can assure the fans that he will be involved on Wednesday, but this game came a bit too early.”
Isak is now expected to make his highly anticipated debut in the upcoming Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
Team News and Expected Lineups
With Isak sidelined, fellow summer signing Hugo Ekitiké is set to continue leading the attack for Liverpool. Ekitiké has started the season strongly, contributing two goals and an assist in his first three league appearances. The champions will be without midfielder Curtis Jones due to an injury, but defender Ibrahima Konaté has been declared fit to play.
For Burnley, manager Scott Parker faces the ultimate test against the league leaders. The Clarets have shown spirit in their return to the top flight, securing a win against Sunderland and narrowly losing to Manchester United after a stoppage-time penalty. Their key absentees include Zeki Amdouni, Manuel Benson, and Jordan Beyer due to injuries. However, they could hand a debut to midfielder Florentino Luís, who recently arrived on loan from Benfica, as reported by digitaltrendstoday.com.
- Liverpool Starting XI (Probable): Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké.
- Burnley Starting XI (Probable): Dúbravka; Walker, Ekdal, Estève, Hartman; Cullen, Ugochukwu; Tchaouna, Laurent, Anthony; Foster.
The Challenge for the Clarets
While Burnley’s home form was a fortress during their Championship campaign, facing the reigning champions presents a different level of difficulty. Scott Parker will be hoping for a disciplined and courageous performance, similar to the one that nearly earned them a point at Old Trafford. However, having conceded six goals in their matches against Tottenham and Manchester United, their defence will need to be at its absolute best to contain Liverpool’s potent attack.
Given Liverpool’s offensive firepower and perfect record, they are the overwhelming favourites to secure their fourth consecutive victory and maintain their position atop the Premier League table.
