Liverpool ascended to the summit of the Premier League following Darwin Nunez’s goal, breaking his drought and sparking a 2-0 triumph against struggling Burnley on Tuesday.
Jurgen Klopp’s squad seized an early advantage courtesy of Nunez at Turf Moor and managed to maintain their lead despite squandering numerous opportunities.
Nunez, marking his eighth goal of the season, broke a 12-game dry spell since his last goal against Bournemouth in the League Cup on November 1.
Diogo Jota, returning after a month-long injury layoff, sealed the win in the closing stages, propelling Liverpool two points ahead of second-placed Arsenal, who have a match in hand.
A win for third-placed Aston Villa against Manchester United later on Tuesday would level them on points with Liverpool, trailing on goal difference.
Arsenal could reclaim the top spot with a victory at home against West Ham on Thursday.
