Liverpool broke the goal drought thanks to Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota's pre-game goal to beat Burnley 2-0 away and move up to the top of the table with 42 points. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was pleased with his 42 points in the first half of the season, and joked that he was so excited that it was hard to put his arms down. For Darwin Nunez to end a 12-game goal drought, Klopp said that he never doubted his goalscoring ability, but agreed that scoring goals can boost Darwin Nunez's confidence.
The 24-year-old opened the scoring for Liverpool on six minutes to end a 12-game goal drought, having last scored for his side in the Carabao Cup on 1 November. Jurgen Klopp said after the game: 'For Darwin Nunez, it's clear that the strikers need to score. But from our side, there was never a doubt. ”
Klopp said: "Darwin Nunez is an important part of us. It's not just a win, it's important for him personally, it gives him a boost. ”
After playing 19 league games in the first half of the season, Liverpool is the team with the fewest losses, only one defeat, 12 games, 6 draws and 1 loss, and temporarily topped the table with 42 points. If the three fail to beat West Ham United on Thursday, Liverpool will be the champions of the half-season. The win over Burnley is important for Liverpool, who have dropped points in their last two league games, drawing with Manchester United and Arsenal.
On getting to the top of the list, Klopp laughed and said, "Great!".I can barely put my arms down!”
Klopp continued: 'It's really nice to get 42 points. The first half of the season is over, and there are no problems at all. It's not perfect, but even if Arsenal win, we're one point off at the top of the table. This is the distance that can be chased to it. "A win for Arsenal against West Ham on Thursday would move them up to the top of the season with 43 points.
Liverpool had 19 shots against Burnley this time, with goalkeeper James Trafford making eight saves, while Liverpool hit the post once and had two 'swindles' in this game.
Liverpool have had a whopping 66 shots in their last three league games, but they have only scored three. Liverpool have hit the post 13 times this season, the most of any team this season. Liverpool's top scorer Mohamed Salah will be involved in the Africa Cup of Nations and will miss up to eight Liverpool games early next year.