Marcus Edwards says Burnley must protect their belief after earning a 1-1 Premier League draw at Liverpool. The 19th-placed side collected an unexpected point at Anfield, with Edwards drilling a precise second-half equaliser, and now view the result as a platform to chase survival during a long winless league sequence.
The Clarets have not won in 13 Premier League matches, their longest such stretch in the competition. However, recent form shows signs of stability, with only two defeats across the last six league fixtures after seven straight losses, giving Burnley some renewed optimism for the run-in.
Edwards stressed how mindset and game plan helped Burnley withstand long spells without the ball. "It was key that we played our football and stayed
patient because we know they are a good side," Edwards told Premier League Productions. "We know Anfield is a tough place to come and we know they are going to have loads of attacks, so it was about staying patient, keeping our shape and playing our football when we can. I think weve got to keep having confidence, keep knowing we can win games, come to Anfield and win points. Weve just got to keep that confidence up. "
The match itself followed a demanding pattern for Burnley, with Liverpool controlling most of the first half. Dominik Szoboszlai struck the crossbar from the penalty spot, Cody Gakpo had an effort cleared off the line, and Florian Wirtz finally broke through with the opener before the interval, placing Burnley under heavy pressure.
Burnley altered their approach after half-time and found more control. Edwards levelled on 65 minutes, driving the ball into the bottom corner to punish Liverpool. The visitors then survived a late scare when Hugo Ekitike thought a winner had arrived, only for the assistant’s flag to rule the forward offside at Anfield.
Edwards outlined how half-time adjustments changed the contest on Merseyside. "[The first-half] was very difficult but thats football. You get some moments in the game, youre not going to always have the ball. The first half was difficult, and it was a difficult game. We corrected a few things that we showed on tape [at half-time] and we instantly we felt a difference in the second half. I was annoyed at the last chance I had and messed up. When I saw the ball come across me, I said, Im going to hit this in the bottom corner and I did. "
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The goal continues a clear upswing in Edwards’ personal Premier League output. After failing to record a goal or assist in the first six league appearances for Burnley, Edwards now has one goal and two assists across the last six, strengthening the attacking options available for the club’s relegation battle.
For Burnley, the draw at Liverpool offers encouragement without hiding the scale of the task. The team still sit in 19th place, yet recent resilience, tactical tweaks and Edwards’ improving form suggest a group that remains competitive, believes in its work, and is determined to turn narrow margins into crucial league victories.
