Gary Neville heaps praise on Liverpool star Emre Can following Burnley victory

Liverpool beat Burnley 2-1 at Anfield to win their second Premier League game in a row following last weeks victory over Arsenal.

The Reds came from behind to beat Burnley and move five points clear of 5th placed Arsenal.

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The Gunners do however, have two games in hand and would overtake 4th placed Liverpool if they win both matches.

Emre Can responded to his critics with a fine display against Burnley, scoring the winning goal – the first time he has found the back of the net in 2017.

Sky Sports commentator and football pundit Gary Neville was full of praise for Can during the course of the game.

Neville was not only impressed with Can’s goal but also his defensive work: “He puts himself forward Emre Can, he picks up the biggest man on set pieces, he heads the ball clear, he takes on responsibility.”

Can make five clearances and no other Liverpool player made more tackles that the Germany intentional of Turkish origin according to Whoscored.

The 23-year-old was also effective in the final third. No others Reds player made as many key passes (2) and just about any striker would be proud with his winning goal.

EMRE CAN JUST SCORED! The Rolls Royce is BACK. If anyone can CHAN can! Liverpool take the lead against Burnley! pic.twitter.com/3M1KIR9WvH

— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) March 12, 2017

The goal was his fourth goal in all competitions this season and he was awarded with the Man of the Match award from Sky Sports following the game.

Can has started the last three games in central midfield following the injury of Jordan Henderson in midfield.

The Reds take on 3rd placed Manchester City next in the league, a victory over the Citizens would move Liverpool into 3rd place.