LIVERPOOL, England (AP) " Emre Can completed Liverpool's comeback against Burnley on Sunday, clinching a 2-1 victory to consolidate fourth place in the Premier League. Liverpool is a point behind Tottenham and Manchester City and 11 adrift of leader Chelsea, having played a game more than the top three. Can secured the victory in the 61st minute with his first goal in three months " a sumptuous low effort from distance. There was still half an hour to see out and Ragnar Klavan had to intervene to block a shot from Barnes' shot. Lowton also hooked over from close range in stoppage time, but Liverpool held on to move five points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal, although the London club has two matches in hand.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 12, 2017 18:45 UTC