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Sutton's predictions: Liverpool v Burnleypublished at 10:44 GMT 17 January
10:44 GMT 17 January
Burnley have picked up three draws in their past five league games so they have not given up the fight against the drop, but they have now gone 12 league games without a win and you have to think they have had it.
You still don't really know what kind of performance you are going to get from Liverpool, and they huffed and puffed a little bit to get past Barnsley in the FA Cup, but I am still going to back them here.
Liverpool needed a stoppage-time Mohamed Salah penalty to win at Turf Moor in September, but I can see it being a lot more comfortable for Arne Slot's side this time.
I remember when Burnley boss Scott Parker lost 9-0 with Bournemouth at Anfield in 2022 and was sacked the next day.
I don't see his side shipping as many goals this time, but Parker is going to be under pressure until the Clarets win again. Maybe that will happen when they are at home to Tottenham next week, because they are not getting anything here.
Liverpool v Burnley: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 18:22 GMT 16 January
18:22 GMT 16 January
Noel Sliney BBC Sport senior journalist
Liverpool, unbeaten in their past 11 games in all competitions, face a relegation-threatened Burnley side whose most recent league win was back in October.
The Reds have only lost one of their nine Premier League home matches in this fixture, though that defeat in January 2021 came in the only previous season they hosted Burnley as reigning champions.
Reds more functional than fluent
Reigning league champions Liverpool are enjoying their longest run without defeat for a year but they are accruing points without reaching the performance levels of last season.
They go into the weekend's fixtures 14 points behind leaders Arsenal and eight adrift of Aston Villa in third.
Liverpool scored 86 goals during their title-winning campaign but are yet to replicate that firepower as head coach Arne Slot experiments with finding a system to best suit his expensively remodelled front line.
No side in the current top eight has scored fewer league goals this season than Liverpool, who are averaging their fewest shots per game since 2001-02. They are also failing to create the volume and quality of chances they did in 2024-25 and lack the counter-attacking potency of last season.
There are, at least, encouraging signs of a blossoming partnership on the pitch between Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. After a difficult start to his Liverpool career, Wirtz has scored three goals and provided two assists in his past six matches, while leading scorer Ekitike has six goals in seven appearances.
They set up each other's goals after coming off the bench against Barnsley in the FA Cup.
Will Burnley avoid unwanted milestone?
Burnley's emphatic 5-1 FA Cup win against Championship promotion contenders Millwall was the Clarets' first victory in 11 weeks and followed an encouraging top-flight draw against Manchester United.
Nonetheless, Parker admitted the Premier League is "a different level" and it is one that his side has struggled with to date. Only Wolves have fewer than Burnley's three wins and only West Ham have conceded more goals.
Burnley, eight points from safety, are on the cusp of the third-longest winless run in their top-flight history - and longest since 1970.
Parker on recent positive results, Mejbri, 'tough' transfer windowpublished at 15:10 GMT 15 January
15:10 GMT 15 January
Huzaifah Khan BBC Sport journalist
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Burnley boss Scott Parker has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Parker says defender Joe Worrall is "close" to returning from injury and the club will make a call on his fitness this weekend, while forward Zian Flemming is out but could be back for the next match.
He added that "everyone else is fit and well coming off the back of a big block of games".
He says it is a "huge boost" to have Hannibal Mejbri back after he returned from the Africa Cup of Nations last week. "He's a passionate guy, a real driver. It's an ongoing process and we need to tame a little bit and understand the animal we're working with," Parker said.
On how the mood is in the dressing room after recent positive results against Manchester United and Millwall: "We're positive like we always have been but, of course, the mood's probably a little bit better after the results."
Parker was asked whether the club are working to making signings in the last weeks of the January transfer window: "We're hoping to. I think I always say there are so many different variables in that. We're active and trying to do that. It's a tough window, this window. It's a short window and right in the middle of the season."
On how much the reverse fixture against Liverpool hurt after conceding so late: "I'm not one that often looks back. It was a positive performance from us and one, of course, that hurt at the back end of such a late goal to go in. We can take massive positives from that performance playing against a world-class team and we know the challenges we face going to Anfield as well."
Swans in talks with Burnley over Benson futurepublished at 10:43 GMT 14 January
10:43 GMT 14 January
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Swansea City are in talks with Burnley over the future of Manuel Benson, but there is no guarantee that the winger's loan spell with the Championship club will be cut short this month.
Benson has been on the fringes at Swansea after joining in September on a deal for the remainder of the season.
The Swans are interested in bring Benson's loan to an early conclusion during the January transfer window, but that will only happen if all parties agree on the idea.
Benson has made eight appearances for the Swans, including just one league start.
"At the moment we are finding the best solution for all of us in terms of the future," said Swansea head coach Vitor Matos.
"Everything can change in football so quickly. We are talking to find the best solution."
Benson has played only once under Matos, as a second-half substitute when Swansea were beaten at home by Derby in the Portuguese's first game in charge in November.
The Angola international went away to the Africa Cup of Nations in last month and has not featured since for Swansea even though his country's involvement at the tournament ended on 29 December.
'Parker should throw everything at the FA Cup'published at 11:34 GMT 13 January
11:34 GMT 13 January
Natalie Bromley Fan writer
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There are players who become so synonymous with their clubs that they achieve icon status.
Steven Gerrard, Jamie Vardy, Dean Windass - and Ashley Barnes.
Barnes was never meant to come back for a final spell. But come back he did. And he delivered an FA Cup third-round performance of such impressive magnitude on Saturday afternoon that Burnley and their supporters were able to forget about their league woes for a few glorious hours while watching our Ashley prove why he is still capable of the clinical finishing that made him a club favourite.
There were other moments to be cheerful about too, particularly the impressive displays of youngsters Max Weiss and Jaydon Banel. And the confidence the Clarets showed, right from the whistle.
Perhaps this game proved once more the gulf in quality between the Championship and the Premier League. Or perhaps it's an important opportunity for Scott Parker to see what happens when you play with freedom and go out to win a game.
Or maybe that is harsh of me.
But either way, Parker should be throwing everything at the FA Cup. Because, quite frankly, we have nothing left to cheer about. The season feels gone, the league performances have been uninspiring and insipid, and Parker's technical application has been questionable.
The club wants the fans to lift their spirits and get behind the team. But we are only human and struggle to find that uplift when there is little to get enthusiastic about. A cup run and, dare I dream it, a trip to Wembley would do just that.
For now, we are in that hat for the fourth-round draw and nothing can dampen my excitement for that.
Dave: Perhaps Scott Parker should make this his first 11. They appear to want to play for Burnley, unlike some of the squad.
Graham: The Twilight Zone! Too good for The Championship, but not good enough for the Premier League. This was an excellent team performance against a very good Championship side. A more balanced team, tactical change (playing out from the back, and through midfield), and a return to form for Jaidon Anthony in a more assertive attack, all made Burnley the dominant side. Positive change but can this be carried forward in the Premier League? That's the burning question!
Dylan: Pleased to see much needed minutes for Loum Tchaouna and Jaydon Banel, with both getting a goal to boost their confidence. Hjalmar Ekdal was sublime at the back and it was great to see Ashley Barnes back scoring two. He's got the instinct to know when to shoot and when not to try.
'Barnes will be there through it all, on the pitch - and off it'published at 12:37 GMT 11 January
12:37 GMT 11 January
Adam Cottier Final Score reporter
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Twelve years to the day since he joined Burnley from Brighton, Ashley Barnes scored twice as his side displayed a ruthless edge so badly lacking for them in the Premier League this season.
At the age of 36, these were his first goals since last March and his first brace in a game since a memorable derby victory over Blackburn Rovers in November 2022.
Barnes' game time is limited these days, but he offers more to Burnley than just making up the numbers - much more than that. It's the reason why they brought him back to the club a year ago after a brief stint with Norwich.
And Burnley boss Scott Parker was effusive in praise of the striker after seeing his side win for the first time since October.
In his post-match interview with me, Parker alluded to the professionalism leadership Barnes exudes as well as the help and support he offers to the coaching staff, being a player who has seen it all in the years he has been at Turf Moor.
They were not just tokens of credit from Parker; these were heartfelt words of gratitude for Barnes' presence in good times - and the more testing ones - like now.
Barnes is adored by Burnley fans. He's been a super servant to the club with plenty of standout moments in front of goal. The wily veteran was willed on to complete his hat-trick on a winter afternoon that gave Burnley some hope for the challenges ahead.
Barnes will be there through it all, on the pitch - and off it.
His goals against Millwall were a reminder of the abilities he still possesses in the twilight of his career.
Burnley 5-1 Millwall: What Parker saidpublished at 09:46 GMT 11 January
09:46 GMT 11 January
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Burnley boss Scott Parker on the dominant FA Cup win over Millwall: "I'm really pleased. It is not always easy when you face a team who are going for a play-off spot [in the Championship] but I thought we approached the game incredibly well.
"Our general demeanor was spot-on and we showed some real quality by scoring some good goals. A really good performance and one we can hopefully build on.
"We have a really tight group here, who are really together and work tirelessly. When they get an opportunity they take it and we needed to freshen it up for this game because we have had a lot of games over the Christmas period.
"The boys that came in played superbly well and it has given food for thought in terms of their performances.
"There was a lot on this game because we have been searching for a win for some time now. Getting that weight off our back was key. We understand there are levels but this was about turning up and putting in a strong performance to get the win. That is what we did.
"We take the leanings and hopefully, this young group take some confidence because it is a positive."
Did you know?
Burnley have won each of their last three home matches in the FA Cup – their longest winning streak on home soil in the competition since a run of four between January 2009 and January 2011.
Burnley 5-1 Millwall: Impressive Clarets able to forget league strugglespublished at 17:24 GMT 10 January
17:24 GMT 10 January
Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist
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Having won promotion from the Championship in 2024-25, Burnley have struggled in the Premier League with only three wins in 21 games, the most recent of those coming on 26 October with a 3-2 victory over fellow strugglers Wolves.
When the draw was made, this looked like being a tough FA Cup third-round tie for the Clarets as they are only six places higher in football's pyramid than a Millwall side that are fifth in the Championship and pushing for promotion.
Burnley boss Scott Parker made eight changes while Lions manager Alex Neil made seven, although it was one of the Clarets most experienced players that put them ahead.
Ashley Barnes, 36, was making his first start of the season after four substitute appearances and provided a clinical finish with his first chance after fine work from the impressive pair of Jaidon Anthony and Jacob Bruun Larsen.
Parker will have been pleased with the performance of back-up goalkeeper Max Weiss, with the 21-year-old German goalkeeper, in only his third match for the club, making three saves to thwart a potential Millwall fightback.
Weiss denied Aidomo Emakhu and kept out two Liam Cooper headers before French midfielder Tchaouna doubled Burnley's lead with his second goal following his £13m move from Lazio last summer.
Goals from Anthony and a second for Barnes took Burnley four goals clear, before Banel scored at the second attempt as the Clarets hit five in front of a disappointing attendance of only 6,856.
A late consolation from Coburn denied Burnley a rare clean sheet, although the game provided some welcome relief for the Clarets in a tough campaign that has them 19th in the Premier League and eight points from safety.
Parker will be hoping his side can build on this and start to replicate this form in the league.
Follow Saturday's FA Cup games livepublished at 11:27 GMT 10 January
11:27 GMT 10 January
There are 18 third-round ties in the FA Cup on Saturday - 16 involving Premier League and Championship teams, who all enter the competition at this stage - and BBC Sport will bring you every moment.
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Parker on resting players, January business and fond FA Cup memoriespublished at 15:48 GMT 9 January
15:48 GMT 9 January
Flora Snelson BBC Sport journalist
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Burnley boss Scott Parker has been speaking to the media before Saturday's FA Cup game against Millwall at Turf Moor (kick-off 15:00 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Parker was "really pleased" with his team's performance against Manchester United but recognised "there's a lot more you need in the Premier League than a fight and togetherness". He did add: "That needs to be a given for us. Long may it continue."
Although he accepted it is "cliche" and "boring", Parker advised against fixating on the survival gap, as "the most important thing is we focus on ourselves".
On Burnley's hopes of transfer business in January: "We're hoping to secure some players to give us some help. There's been constant dialogue with recruitment over the last three or four days."
On whether he'd be content if unable to add to his squad this month: "It is what it is. You'd always like to strengthen and improve. There's many factors and variables that come into the picture when you're trying to recruit."
Against Millwall, Parker intends to change the line-up and will work out which players need a rest.
Even with the changes, Parker insisted it is "definitely" important to win the game against Millwall: "We're going in fully prepared, no shortcuts. I'll pick a team that want to win the game."
Nevertheless, he recognised that Millwall are "tough, tough opposition" and noted there has always been fight and quality in teams managed by Alex Neil.
On being a former player of Millwall's rivals West Ham: "I don't normally get the best reception from Millwall fans. I'm not sure I'm looking forward to that!"
Parker has "fond memories" of the excitement of waking up at 10 in the morning of the FA Cup final as a child to watch the team buses leave hotels: "A big competition and one that I want us to try and do well in."
Burnley are yet to make a call on defender Axel Tuanzebe, who returned from Afcon on Thursday and trained on Friday.
However, it is "a bit too early" for Zian Flemming to face his former club and Joe Worrall is "not too far away" but Mike Tresor will be "a bit longer".
On Bashir Humphreys' injury return and how he has adapted to the Premier League: "He doesn't look out of place. Really impressed with Bash, he's been brilliant."
The minutes that Luca Koleosho sought on loan at Espanyol did not materialise but given that his position would be similar at Burnley, Parker is now hopeful the 21-year-old will now get some game time on loan at Paris FC.
You can listen to live coverage of Saturday's game from 15:00 GMT on BBC Radio London
Throughout the season, Opta's "supercomputer" is continually predicting how the final table might look and what percentage chance clubs have of winning the title, finishing top four, in Europe and also relegation.
But for those teams currently occupying the relegation spots in the Premier League, they may want to avert their gaze.
Having only just picked up their first win last weekend, most Wolves fans will have been settled on the fact they would be returning to the Championship come the end of the season.
And Opta's predictions would suggest the same.
Of course, 14 points off 17th place with 17 games to go, it is still very much mathematically possible to save themselves - and with five points in three games there has been an uptick in form - but with a predicted chance of survival of just 0.73%, it would take something incredibly special.
Burnley's return to the top flight has not been the easiest.
While the Clarets have been picking up points, it has not been at the rate needed to get themselves out of the danger zone.
Like Wolves, Opta's statistics and simulations suggest Scott Parker's side will be back in the second tier next term, with just a 6.59% survival chance unless they can start turning more draws into wins and eking out points from the narrow defeats.
As for West Ham, the defeat by Forest could prove to be one of the most damaging for their season.
A classic six-pointer, a win could have seen them close the gap to just one point. Instead, it sits at seven and sees them with a now 88.76% chance of relegation.
The change of manager from Graham Potter to Nuno Espirito Santo is yet to have the desired effect and both the head coach and the ownership are coming under pressure from the fanbase.
It was pressure that Daniel Farke was feeling at Leeds before their turnaround in results that has left them with just a 7.49% chance of relegation, while Sean Dyche may once again be steering a team to Premier League safety with a less than 10% chance of dropping out of the top flight.
But this is the Premier League, and teams have upset the odds before.
David: We haven't suddenly turned the season around — we're still down the table and fighting every week for points but results like this against big clubs can lift morale and build confidence. I do feel proud and optimistic, because we stood up, scored goals and took a deserved point at Turf Moor. That's the kind of performance you can feel good about even when the season is tough.
Tavis: Thought Marcus Edwards was lively for the Clarets - decent on the ball and found the final pass. Lacking at times but happy with the point.
Neil: A point well earned. Needed fresh legs in the second half. We have to stop playing around at the back. The opposition get enough as it is, so why give them the opportunity for more? Onward & upward...let's pray.
Martin: The players showed relentless commitment with at least a pair of sensational goalline clearances. Their keeper was on top form, too. United's second was a touch of class but Burnley hit back with one of their own. Scott Parker can know his team are genuinely giving 100 per cent. On that performance it's tough to see them in a relegation struggle.
Man Utd fans
Mark: Once again we can't finish teams off. I'm glad for Benjamin Sesko who actually looked dangerous in the second half, but Manuel Ugarte, Matheus Cunha, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro were awful. They need to put a full shift in if we are to progress.
Harry: If you can't score more than two goals from 30 chances, you don't deserve to win. Casemiro has run his race. That said, there are good signs and it's far too soon for anyone to point a finger at Darren Fletcher and not back him. There is no such thing as instant change.
Tom: Other than a couple moments of defensive weakness, not a bad game. Twice cleared off the line, a top-notch save to prevent Sesko's header, Bruno Fernandes off the post and Shea Lacey off the crossbar. United were unlucky not to come away with all the points.
Jonny: Maybe Ruben Amorim wasn't completely to blame for a lack of mobility in midfield, unfamiliarity in defence and a failure to convert chances. On the plus side, though, Sesko looks much better playing with proper wingers to supply the service to him and it was good to see Bruno and Kobbie Mainoo back.
Burnley need reinforcements - Brownpublished at 08:31 GMT 8 January
08:31 GMT 8 January
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Ex-Premier League midfielder Michael Brown believes Burnley's 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Wednesday demonstrated fight but that the Clarets' need help to stand a chance of surviving in the top flight:
"Can they strengthen and bring reinforcements in? For all of the effort, the desire and the tactical knowledge that Scott Parker is trying to drill in with patient build-up and creativity towards the top of the pitch, you still feel they're really light in that squad and they need reinforcements.
"They've lost their captain [Josh Cullen] for a long period of time so a strong, experienced midfielder would be key to try to keep the season alive.
"That gap is getting too strong for them now. They will run out of steam if they don't get points very quickly - it's just human nature.
"They've had a go this season but now that gap has started to look really concerning and over the next period of time I think it will get worse if they can't get a few players in during January."
