With captain Jordan Henderson out with a minor groin problem and Salah and Firmino rested, the onus was put on replacements Divock Origi, with one league goal since December 2019, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Neither lived up to the billing and did not last the hour, although not before Origi missed the chance of the night just before half-time.
The Belgium striker’s only goal this season came in the 7-2 Carabao Cup victory at Lincoln and his stock falls lower by the week having used up all his credit from that famous Champions League semi-final double against Barcelona in 2019.
An uncharacteristic mis-kick from Clarets captain Ben Mee put Origi clean through, but his lack of game time and confidence showed as he blasted a shot past Nick Pope but against the crossbar when what was required was placement and a calmness under pressure.
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SNS & New Balance are set to release a New Balance 920 collaboration and additional SNS sporting goods on January 15th through the lens of a fictional sporting goods store â SNS Sports World.
The SNS & New Balance close partnership has resulted in several collaborations with grail-status to New Balance fans. But long before SNS or any hype collaborations between the brands, New Balance enthusiasts like SNS co-founders Erik & Peter had to look elsewhere for New Balance gems. A hunt that often led them to mom & pop shops and sporting goods outlets. Now the brand nods to that golden era with sporting goods stores inspired by the New Balance 920 collaboration alongside a big range of SNS Sports World goods.