Liverpool take the short trip to Lancashire today to face bottom-of-the-league Burnley at Turf Moor.
Sean Dyche's men are absolutely desperate for a win as they try to drag themselves off the floor of the Premier League table.
But they face a full-strength Reds squad that looks fully focused on hunting down Manchester City as well as fighting for silverware on three other fronts.
The ECHO spoke to Burnley FC columnist Andrew Greaves to get a trusted view from the opposition.
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Despite being without a win since October 20 last year, the Clarets have drawn their last three. What improvements have you seen?
I think it’s been a bit hit and miss to be honest. We were very good at Arsenal, pretty dreadful against Watford - albeit in poor conditions - and dreadful first half against United. I’m not sure we’ve seen the consistent improvements we really need. The second half against United was exactly what we’ve been missing all season - the Burnley of old!
Burnley lost Chris Wood to Newcastle on deadline day. How big a loss it his departure for the team?
I think at the time it felt like a big loss. Despite his form this season, he was still the talisman. But I think, despite what was a poor transfer window, I think Wout Weghorst is an upgrade.
On that last point, Wout Weghorst has joined from Wolfsburg. What are your first impressions of him?
I think the Watford game was a difficult one for everyone because of the conditions but the second half against United gave us a glimpse of what’s to come. He’s extremely good with his feet for a big man and he’s so calm in possession. His assist for the Jay Rodriguez goal was just fantastic.
Turf Moor is not an easy place for teams to visit but Liverpool's record there has been decent in recent years. What can Burnley do to try and reserve that today?
I don’t think we’ve made Turf Moor quite the place it’s been in recent years this season but it’s still - probably - one of the most difficult places for a team to come (at times!).
I think the real strengths of a Sean Dyche side is not necessarily the home form but the fact that it doesn’t really care very much for where you are in the table. You could be top, second, top four and the players don’t feel overwhelmed or inferior.
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Sean Dyche and Jurgen Klopp have not always seen eye-to-eye. Do you think they are genuinely just not on the same page or are they secretly enjoying a beer after matches?
I think it’s all a bit of theatrics isn’t it? I think both are very passionate about their team and the game and that spills over at times. But ultimately I think both sets of fans would rather have born winners in charge than a manager who was meek and mild. I know I would.
Aside from Weghorst, who should Liverpool be worried about today?
I think Dwight McNeil ( who was wanted by then Everton manager Rafa Benitez in the summer ) is always a threat. He’s perhaps not hit the heights of previous campaign but it doesn’t take much for him to come to life. And, of course, Maxwel Cornet has been a big positive for the Clarets this season. His stats are incredible - six goals in 13 matches!
What have you made of Liverpool this season and what do you think they will go onto achieve come May?
I’ve been impressed overall. They’re such a joy to watch at times and in Diogo Jota I think they’ve probably got the best out-and-out striker in the league. He’s the type of player every team would love to have in their side and he might just be Klopp’s best signing as Liverpool manager.
I think the title is out of reach in all fairness because I don’t think City are catchable.
If you could take one current Liverpool player and stick them in Burnley's team, who would it be?
I think there’s a few areas we’re lacking but I’d absolutely love a Fabinho-type character in that side. He’s everything that we’re missing for me and I weirdly think he’d slot into a Sean Dyche side!
In your honest opinion, do you believe that Burnley can survive relegation back to the Championship?
I’ve always had the belief we can survive. And despite being bottom of the league that belief hasn’t faltered. We’ve got a long way to go and if we can get the intensity from the second half against United going forward then we’ll be ok.
Finally, what is your score prediction for today's match?
We’re the draw experts at home. So let’s see if we can break the Liverpool form and get a 1-1.
Burnley v Liverpool kicks off at 2pm on Sunday, February 12. The match is not being televised in the UK, so follow all of the action with the ECHO's live match blog right HERE.
