Burnley manager highlights why Liverpool should stay confident instead of getting frustrated
Liverpool’s latest Premier League draw might look disappointing at first glance, but a closer look at the Burnley result shows the bigger picture is being overlooked. The 1–1 draw at Anfield extended our unbeaten streak to 12 games across all competitions, yet it was met with rare boos from the crowd.
Scott Parker, Burnley’s manager, was understandably pleased, and his post-match comments on burnleyfootballclub.com highlighted just how challenging the match was for his team.
“It’s a massive point for us,” the former England midfielder said. “We were brilliant today… sometimes that’s a lot harder when you’re in the arena of Anfield.”
Florian Wirtz put Liverpool ahead with a powerful finish, following a penalty strike from Dominik Szoboszlai that hit the bar. Burnley’s equaliser, however, came against the run of play, with Marcus Edwards calmly converting a pass from Florentino Luis.
Parker praised Edwards, calling him “incredibly professional” and “superb in the attacking phase.” That moment of quality punished Liverpool’s inefficiency rather than exposing a tactical flaw.
Liverpool controlled possession, with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez providing the width Arne Slot desires. Criticism, however, has been growing. Lewis Steele noted Liverpool are “17 points worse off than this time last season” and described the football as “hard to watch,” reflecting the impatience creeping in among fans.
Steven Gerrard also acknowledged that home draws against teams like Burnley are “not acceptable,” but he emphasized that Slot has stabilised a campaign that looked bleak back in November.
Context is key. This is Slot’s second season, following a Premier League-winning campaign in 2024/25, and he’s managing the team through major summer upheaval and limited transfer activity.
Against Burnley, the tactics worked, chances were created, and on another day the match could have ended in a comfortable win. Supporting the process doesn’t mean ignoring flaws, but if a so-called “bad season” still leaves Liverpool fourth in January, unbeaten in 12, and generating top-level chances, confidence should outweigh frustration.
Slot deserves time—at least the full season—because the evidence still suggests he’s the right man for the job.