Fortress Anfield has been rebuilt to such an impregnable extent under Jürgen Klopp that any breach constitutes a shock. Liverpool’s hopes of finessing a glorious
Premier League season with a flawless home record ended at the feet of Jay Rodriguez and the hands of Nick Pope as Burnley became the first visitors since Leicester in January 2019 to leave Anfield with a point.
Pope was inspired and the main reason the champions’ run of 24 consecutive home league wins is over.
Liverpool were aiming to become the first top flight team since Sunderland in 1891-92 to complete a campaign with a 100% home record but Burnley’s organisation, strength and rousing finish put paid to that.