Well, would you look at Liverpool’s latest victory – away at Burnley! The Reds are now sitting pretty at the top of the table after bagging a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota. But let’s not kid ourselves, the biggest problem staring Liverpool in the face is as clear as day – they just can’t stop missing their chances in front of goal!

Imagine this: Liverpool on a Boxing Day adventure at Burnley. Not exactly a walk in the park, especially after back-to-back Premier League draws at Anfield. But hey, it’s Christmas, and Liverpool sure delivered with a gift-wrapped win for Jurgen Klopp and the gang.

But it wasn’t all rainbows and sunshine for the Reds. VAR drama, missed opportunities, and even a couple of disallowed goals made for an eventful night at Turf Moor. Liverpool definitely lived life on the edge in this one, managing to scrape their way to the top of the Premier League table – just ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming clash against West Ham.

Sound familiar? It’s like déjà vu from their previous face-off with Sheffield United earlier this month. Liverpool may have controlled the match, but they just can’t seem to strike gold in front of the net. Seriously, after 34 shots against Manchester United and a mere 13 against Arsenal, you’d think they’d have better luck. Nope, not a chance.

The game kicked off with a bang, much like a New Year’s firework display. With five changes to Klopp’s line-up, Liverpool came out guns blazing. Within the first 10 minutes, they had already bombarded Burnley’s goal with a flurry of shots, with Nunez finally breaking the deadlock. Now, that’s how you start a party!

But hold on, Burnley wasn’t ready to call it quits just yet. Liverpool should’ve put the game to bed way sooner, but Burnley wasn’t about to let them off that easy. There were chances left, right, and centre, with both teams taking their shots at glory. Seriously, it was like a showdown at the OK Corral, football style.

Now, let’s talk about the “VAR Show”. It’s often the highlight of the game, and not always in a good way. Gakpo’s disallowed goal? A head-scratcher for sure. And that’s not all – Elliott’s beautiful finish was also ruled out by VAR, leaving Klopp red-faced and bewildered. Ah, the joys of modern football.

In the end, Jota swooped in for the kill just in time, securing the win with a tidy finish. Phew! Can we all breathe a sigh of relief now? But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room – Liverpool’s shooting boots need a serious upgrade, especially with Salah gearing up for the African Cup of Nations next week.

Klopp remains cool as a cucumber, lamenting about missed opportunities like it’s all part of the fun. But let’s face it, their lack of composure in front of goal can spell trouble down the line. For now, Liverpool may be leading the pack, but there’s still a long road ahead.

So, what’s next for the Reds? Only time will tell. But if they don’t shape up their attack, they might just find themselves slipping down the table faster than you can say “Premier League champions”.

But hey, that’s football for you, right? Never a dull moment. Let’s see what else Liverpool has up their sleeves as the season rolls on. Who knows, maybe they’ll surprise us all yet again!