Liverpool v Burnley ratings: Elliott 8, Salah 8, McNeil 7, Mee 4

Jurgen Klopp's team celebrate return of capacity crowd at Anfield with 2-0 win

LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker – 7. A composed performance from the Brazilian, who handled the aerial attack with ease. He dithered a bit and gave Tarkowski one chance but was otherwise in control. AFP

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8. The 22-year-old set up the second goal with a wonderful touch and was a constant threat throughout. His relationship with Elliott bodes well for the future. Reuters

Joel Matip - 7. The centre back handled Burnley's physicality with aplomb. He was comfortable under pressure and calm on the ball. Reuters

Virgil van Dijk - 7. The Dutchman gives off an air of security. He went close with a shot from a corner and his long passing was superb – he started the move that led to the second goal. EPA

Kostas Tsimikas - 7. The Greek provided a lovely cross for Jota to open the scoring and matched the opposition’s brawn when needed. Substituted in stoppage time for Gomez. Reuters

Jordan Henderson - 7. The captain’s passing was precise and his positional awareness ensured danger was picked up early. A fine display on his first return to the side since February.

Naby Keita - 7. The 26-year-old does not have to be flashy to be effective. His passing, pressing and tackling were impressive. Replaced by Thiago with nine minutes left. AFP

Harvey Elliott - 8. The 18-year-old is a wonderful prospect. His magnificent pass to unpick the defence freed Salah to score but the striker had drifted offside. He linked beautifully with Alexander-Arnold, particularly on the second goal. The youngster had to deal with some rough treatment but was never put off. Getty

Mohamed Salah - 8. The Egyptian tested Pope with a shot from outside the box and caused panic whenever in possession. He sent in an excellent cross for Mane but the Senegalese missed the ball. Reuters

Diogo Jota - 7. The Portuguese made a brilliant run to find the space to open the scoring just at the time the home team were under pressure. He got involved in a physical battle with the defence and was withdrawn in the 81st minute when Firmino entered the game. PA

Sadio Mane - 7. The Senegalese was not quite on his game and he spurned a number of chances. He kept working, though, and was rewarded with the second goal. Getty

SUBS: Roberto Firmino - 6. Replaced Jota with nine minutes to go. The Brazilian made the most of his short stay on the pitch by showing his class. AFP

Joe Gomez - 6. Joined the action when Tsimikas limped off in stoppage time. It was a welcome return for the centre back in his first appearance since November. Reuters

Thiago Alcantara - 6. On for Keita in the 81st minute, the highlight of the 30-year-old’s cameo was a splendid run and pass. AFP

BURNLEY RATINGS: Nick Pope - 6. The 29-year-old had to be quick off his line to cut out an early opportunity for Salah and the goalkeeper made some good saves. He could do nothing about the goals. AFP

Matthew Lowton - 5. The full back kept tight on Mane and was solid at the back. His distribution was poor when in possession. Getty

James Tarkowski - 6. The 28-year-old rose to the challenge when tested in the air. He made some important interceptions as Liverpool piled on the pressure. Reuters

Ben Mee - 4. The Burnley captain lost Jota for the opening goal and should have been closer to Mane for the second. A disappointing performance. Getty

Charlie Taylor - 5. The left back had his hands full defensively against Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Elliott. He needed more help from the midfield. PA

Johann Berg Gudmundsson - 5. The Icelander was too involved with defensive duties to create much going forward. He was withdrawn for Pieters in the 79th minute. PA

Josh Brownhill - 5. The 25-year-old started well and took a rugged approach to Elliott but was worn down by the Liverpool midfield. He struggled later in the game. Getty

Jack Cork - 5. The midfielder produced some strong tackles and dropped in to help his defence but was increasingly over-run as the match went on. Reuters

Dwight McNeil - 7. The winger forced Alisson into a good save just after the opening goal and sent in a number of dangerous crosses. He made a brilliant last-gasp clearance in second half. PA

Chris Wood - 5. The striker had a near-post header saved by Alisson just before Liverpool’s opener. He was a handful for the defence in the first half but faded badly. Replaced by Rodriguez with 15 minutes left. PA

Ashley Barnes - 5. The 30-year-old had a goal ruled out for offside but should have shown more awareness when Burnley created a dangerous situation. He had a chance for a late consolation goal but was foiled by Alisson. Reuters

SUBS: Erik Pieters - 5. The Dutchman came on for Gudmundsson with 11 minutes to go. He was able to drive into the area but overran the ball and lost the opportunity. EPA

Jay Rodriguez - 6. Replaced Wood in the 75th minute. He caused a few problems and Van Dijk had to be alert to his danger. Getty

Liverpool celebrated their first game in front of a capacity home crowd at Anfield after almost 18 months as they defeated Burnley 2-0 on Saturday.

Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane found the back of the net as Jurgen Klopp's side secured a second straight win to mark a bright start to the season.

Jota had scored the first goal in Liverpool’s 3-0 victory at Norwich last weekend and on Saturday glanced in a header off a cross by Konstantinos Tsimikas in the 18th minute.

Mane then struck home a low shot from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deft pass in the 69th to decide the fate of the match.

However, it was not all sunshine and rainbows for the Reds. Manager Klopp was not happy with the approach of Burnley players during some challenges to his players.

"Burnley is never a game where you are just flying and outplay them," he said.

"You have to be ready for a proper fight and we were today in a really difficult game, you saw these challenges of Barnes and Woods on Virgil and Joel.

"I am not 100 per cent sure if we are going in the right direction with these decisions, if we go 10-15 years back. It is too dangerous - it is just hard. The rules are how they are but you cannot defend these situations."

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