Liverpool player ratings vs Burnley as Harvey Elliott outstanding and two others very good

Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table with a hard-earned 3-1 home victory over relegation-threatened Burnley.

Diogo Jota's header was equalised on the stroke of half-time by Dara O'Shea before second-half strikes by Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez sent the Reds two points clear of Manchester City at the summit.

And here's how we rated the Liverpool players on an afternoon in which there was a record crowd at Anfield for a league game of 59,896.

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Caoimhin Kelleher 8

Brave to save at the feet of Amdouni early on and even better stop from Fofana after break. Confident with distribution – one momentary slip aside – and no chance with equaliser.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 7

Looked to get Liverpool going during slow opening and delivered fine corner for the opener. Half-time substitution a worry, though.

Jarell Quansah 7

Tidy enough first half but coaxed into one needless tackle. Better as Burnley pressed second half, particularly in the air, and one shot on turn just wide. Booked.

Virgil van Dijk 6

Somewhat unconvincing during early stages but settled after that. Had header saved by Trafford in closing quarter.

Andy Robertson 7

One shot blocked at close range first half and understandably looked a little rusty at times. Corner deliveries caused problems and improved as game progressed. Subbed.

Wataru Endo 7

Tidied up regularly in front of back four and willing to put foot in, and stepped up at start of second half when Liverpool needed injection of tempo. Lost man for equaliser, though. Booked and subbed.

Alexis Mac Allister 6

Playing on the right of midfield three, wasn’t involved as much as of late before break. Shifted to left at half-time and steady