Liverpool secured a crucial three points in the Premier League title race, overcoming a resilient Burnley side 3-1 in a tense encounter at a rain-swept Anfield.
The Reds were forced to dig deep after a first-half Diogo Jota header was controversially ruled out by VAR for a foul. The setback did not deter the hosts, who broke the deadlock just moments later. A perfectly weighted Trent Alexander-Arnold corner found the head of Diogo Jota, who powered the ball home to give Liverpool a deserved lead.
Jurgen Klopp's men dominated possession but were pegged back just before half-time. Burnley's Dara O'Shea rose highest to nod in from a corner, silencing the home crowd and setting up a nervy second half.
Liverpool emerged with renewed intensity after the break, relentlessly probing the Burnley defence. The persistence paid off as Luis Diaz was brought down in the area, prompting referee Tim Robinson to point to the spot. Mohamed Salah stepped up and smashed the penalty into the roof of the net to restore Liverpool's lead and score his 15th goal of the season.
The Clarets fought valiantly to find another equaliser, but Liverpool put the game to bed in the final minutes. A swift counter-attack saw Darwin Nunez leap to head a loose ball into the path of Luis Diaz, who made no mistake from close range to seal the victory.
The result sees Liverpool temporarily return to the top of the Premier League table, applying maximum pressure on their rivals in a captivating battle for the championship.
