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XtraTime Web Desk - A massive loss for Liverpool as they lost to Burnley in their home. Burnley is struggling to keep themselves alive in the league while Liverpool's defeat in their hands raising serious questions about Jurgen Klopp's future at the club.

Klooped benched Salah and started with Xhedran Shaqiri, Divock Origi and Sadio Mane upfront while it was similar faces of Ashley Barnes and Chris Wood on the other side.

In the 82nd minute, Burnley was awarded a penalty and Barnes made no mistake and scored from the penalty and ended Liverpool's unbeaten run at Anfield. Also, this is Liverpool's first victory at Liverpool after 1974.

In the post match conference, the German coach said, "We lost the gae which I think its actually impossible to lose. But we did it, and that's my fault because its my job to make sure that the boys have the right feelings - the right amount of confidence, they make the right decision".

After losing to Burnley, Liverpool fans are furious. Legendary Jamie Carragher said, "I cant remember a time when Liverpool was so out of form. The front three and the fullbacks, all five of them - don't feel anywhere near their best".

This loss put Liverpool out of the title race for the time being They have 34 points from 19 games and are currently 4th in the table while Burnley moved up to 16th with 19 points from 18 games.