The three points are all that matters, right? Wrong
From early on in the game there was a familar feeling for some Liverpool fans. Sadly, the memories that were springing to mind were from Roy Hodgson’s reign four years ago.
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. 2010.#LFC
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 26, 2014
Despite having a LOT of midfielders on the pitch, Brendan Rodgers’ side were struggling to dominate midfield leaving some tongue-in-cheek calls for their captain to come on at the break. (JOKE SPOILER ALERT: Gerrard was in the starting XI).
We should bring Gerrard on at half time
— Conor Bradley Fan Account (@DanKennett) December 26, 2014
Still, Liverpool got to the interval at 0-0 and any 45 minutes they go without conceding should really be cause for celebration.
0-0 at Turf Moor at half-time. Burnley will wonder how they're not ahead having dominated Liverpool who have been absolutely awful.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) December 26, 2014
At half-time Rodgers brought on Emre Can for Kolo Toure, leaving many pretty curious about the balance in the Liverpool side
Liverpool's 11 on the pitch now: Simon Mignolet, two defenders and eight players who are midfielders by trade.
— Richard Jolly 🇺🇦 (@RichJolly) December 26, 2014
https://twitter.com/lovefutebol/status/548510320470548482
But when doubt was reaching its zenith up popped Philippe Coutinho with a sublime assist and Raheem Sterling with a smart finish.
https://twitter.com/AdamCrafton_/status/548514220216950784
But with Simon Mignolet in goal (he replaced the injured Brad Jones after 15 minutes, Burnley always had a chance – especially when he started dealing with backpasses as efficiently as this.
But Rodgers’ side hung on and recorded a win and a clean sheet which takes them up to ninth in the Premier League table.
Cue: relief.
All over. Thankfully. Three points is three points, however you get it. They say.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 26, 2014
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