However Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers reduced the deficit, but Jurgen Klopp's men held on for the three points in a pulsating battle in north London.
Things have been far more difficult for Empoli, who lost their first five consecutive matches, leaving them 19th in the league table and at risk of being sucked into a relegation battle.
SZA and Khaled go to battle as gladiators in the action-packed clip, directed by Joseph Kahn. In her triumphant scenes, SZA the warrior princess slays her opponents with a sword before taking the throne.
In the midst of his current rap battle with Don Q, Tory Lanez drops a new music video. Going back to last year's Love Me Now? album, the Toronto singer/rapper debuts a visual for "The Run Off."
This lovely video directed by astute creative mind of Clarence Peters sees Phyno as the street king seating on the throne while others battle for street credibility.
Jurgen Klopp's side are currently embroiled in a battle for Premier League supremacy with Manchester City , but that has not stopped the Anfield outfit from charging into the final four of the European Cup, dispatching Bayern Munich and Porto
Wales sorely missed the energy and authority of suspended Aaron Ramsey in midfield and with Ronaldo overshadowing his Real Madrid team-mate Bale in this semi-final's crucial battle, a journey that has made a country proud reached its conclusion
For many, this tasty clash is coming earlier than expected, but that said a fierce contest is expected as Nigeria and Cameroon engage themselves in another supremacy battle this Today.
United are now bottom of Group A and, with Bayern Munich already guaranteed to finish top after beating Galatasaray on Wednesday, the Premier League side face a three-way battle with the Turkish outfit and Copenhagen for a place in the knockout
Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil scored with long-range efforts in each half to settle the battle between the two clubs who have suffered Premier League points deductions this season - with appeals pending that could still shape their fate as
ruins and gently descending to reveal Nikki Laoye in a yellow flowing grecian dress, the new video for "Mighty God" is a beautiful depiction of Love, Awe and Deep Worship to the great King of all - the One Mighty to save, the One Mighty in battle
This was their sixth-straight Premier League win at home this season, with the Anfield factor giving them the platform to battle with the likes of City and Arsenal at the top end of the table and dream of another title tussle.
Frustration grew in the ground as Sean Dyche's side attempted to battle their way back into the game. Despite a late spell of pressure and a couple of forced nervy moments, our defence stood firm in the face of waves of Burnley attacks.