Steven Gerrard says Liverpool manager Arne Slott faces ‘a lot of criticism’ after ‘difficult week’ after Burnley’s ‘unacceptable’ draw

However, the draw felt more like a two-point loss against relegation-battling Anfield opponents than a one-point gain. Slott’s side currently hold a slim one-point advantage over United, with Chelsea close behind in sixth place.

“With all due respect, a draw at home against Burnley is unacceptable,” Gerrard told TNT Sport.

“I’m criticizing Liverpool, but even though Liverpool are in an advantageous position in terms of being unbeaten, draws at home against Leeds and Burnley are unacceptable.

Liverpool’s draw with Burnley slots ‘completely understands’ fans’ frustration

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“There will be a lot of criticism, this is also on the coach’s side. But I also want to give credit to the coach, because the last time you and I talked about this, you asked me if the team was in crisis.

“I said I didn’t think we were in a crisis because I felt management had the ability to turn things around and steady the ship.

“He took the team from mid-table to Champions League qualification and I think that will be his priority for the team. We need to at least finish in the top four this season, but that doesn’t address the criticism that came with not winning today.”

Marcus Edwards celebrates Burnley’s deserved equalizer

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Although Liverpool dominated the game, they were unable to convert possession into a spectacular victory, posting an expected goals (xG) of 2.95 and scoring just one goal in 32 attempts.

Meanwhile, Burnley remain winless in 13 games in the Premier League, highlighting the frustration of the home crowd.

The draw also follows 1-1 draws with Sunderland and Leeds at Anfield, marking the first time in the Premier League era that Liverpool have failed to beat all three promoted teams at home in a single season.

Gerrard insisted the absence of key players such as Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah and Conor Bradley should not be used as an excuse.

Florian Wirtz scores Liverpool’s first goal.

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“(His style of play) has also been the subject of criticism,” he added. “Coach said we struggle against teams that leave a lot of players on the ball.

“The manager says they are struggling with creativity. They have injuries in the forward positions, but you can’t use that as an excuse.

“The team he built and inherited should have enough quality and skill to beat those teams and win. If you’re 1-0 at home, there’s always a risk of conceding a sloppy goal and potentially dropping two points. Arne will have a difficult week ahead of him in the Champions League.”

If the club is not dissatisfied then “something is completely wrong”

In the post-match press conference, Slott was asked about the dissatisfaction he was hearing from supporters and said he thought the fans were dissatisfied, a sentiment shared within the club.

“In my head it wasn’t booing, but it was also frustration. We’re at Liverpool and we’re playing against Burnley.

“We have to praise the way they defended, the way they cleared the ball off the line, all the things a Burnley manager would want to see, the players trying to do everything possible to stop us scoring.

“But as a Liverpool team, if we are not more disappointed with the home draw against Burnley then something has gone completely wrong.

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“I completely understand that frustration, I can tell you it’s the same and I’m sure the players have the same frustration as the fans.”