Five things we learned from Liverpool v Burnley

Gray’s goal threat

A real handful in the first-half for the Liverpool defence, perching himself on the shoulder of Ragnar Klavan and running in channels behind James Milner, the home sides rear guard didn’t know how to handle Burnley’s leading goalscorer in the early exchanges.

The near post run to distract the Liverpool defence for the opening goal served to show how much Gray was on Liverpool’s radar.

The raw pace and brute strength of the former Brentford man constantly had his opponents back peddling, and if the striker could hone in an erratic first touch at times and add a dose of composure to his game, he could turn into one of the most formidable front men in the division.

However, the striker has a tendency to drift out of the action and needs to work on how he can affect games more consistently at the top level.