Liverpool extended its unbeaten Premier League streak to 15 games Wednesday night with a 3-1 comeback victory at Burnley.
In a classic game of two halves, a dour opening 45 minutes made way for a topsy-turvy second period, with goals from James Milner, substitute Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri overturning Jack Cork’s opener.
James Milner with a laser!
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The Reds therefore reduced Manchester City’s lead at the top of the standings back to two points and achieved a new club record for the highest number of points — 39 — accumulated after 15 games of a league campaign.