Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty as Liverpool edged Burnley 1-0 on Sunday to maintain their perfect Premier League record and return to the top of the table.
Salah the Decisive Man Again
Burnley, newly promoted and resilient throughout, looked set to frustrate the champions until Hannibal Mejbri handled inside the box deep into stoppage time. Referee Michael Oliver pointed to the spot, and Salah confidently converted to hand Arne Slot’s side their fourth straight win.
Liverpool have now won all four of their league matches this season after the 80th minute, underlining their growing reputation for late drama.
Arsenal Trail by Three Points
The result lifts Liverpool three points clear of Arsenal, who briefly went top on Saturday after a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
How the Match Unfolded
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Liverpool dominated possession from the start, with Cody Gakpo and Ibrahima Konaté both going close.
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Burnley threatened on the counter, with Jaidon Anthony firing over early on.
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Arne Slot rotated his side, leaving Alexander Isak out of the squad but starting Salah, Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike.
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In the second half, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai tested Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from range.
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Burnley’s Lesley Ugochukwu was dismissed in the 84th minute after a second yellow card for a foul on Wirtz.
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Late substitutes Federico Chiesa and Jeremie Frimpong added fresh energy, before Salah’s penalty finally broke Burnley’s resistance.
What’s Next?
Liverpool’s late show keeps them in control at the top of the Premier League, while Burnley, despite their brave display, remain searching for their first points of the season under Scott Parker.
