Perhaps what is most surprising is how unsurprising it felt by the time of Ashley Barnes’ winning penalty.
Jurgen Klopp made some unexpected changes to the team that played in the 0-0 draw against log leaders Manchester United.
The starting line-up was without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino whom the German international replaced with Shaqiri and Origi. They were introduced later.
Burnley repelled, fought, blocked and attacked their way to victory, taking advantage with the 82nd-minute sucker punch after Alisson’s mistimed dive on the matchwinner.
Liverpool who are winless in five in the league, though they stay fourth for now, are in danger of dropping out of the Champions League spots.
Burnley rise to 16th, seven points above the relegation zone.