Salah’s last minute penalty seals Liverpool’s perfect start

Decisive moment
With the match deep into stoppage time, a handball by Hannibal Mejbri in the Liverpool penalty area offered the chance, and Salah made no mistake in the 95th minute.

Record‑breaking run
Liverpool became the first club in Premier League history to win four consecutive games with a match‑winning goal scored in the final 10 minutes or later. They now sit three points ahead of Arsenal, who had led the table briefly after Saturday’s results.

Struggle for chances but resilience
Despite a dominant possession and 27 shots, Liverpool created few clear chances. Burnley defended deep and pressed on the counter, but Liverpool’s persistence, especially in attack, was rewarded late.

Manager’s reflection
Arne Slot acknowledged his team’s difficulties in carving out opportunities, citing Burnley’s deep defensive strategy. He praised the squad’s fitness, patience, and ability to eke out results, especially given the new players adapting to his system.

Burnley’s moment of desperation
Burnley’s woes deepened when Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off in the 84th minute for a second yellow card, reducing them to ten men. Liverpool went all out, and the pressure proved too much for the hosts.

Implications
Liverpool’s 4‑from‑4 start sets the tone for their title chase. Despite underwhelming performances at times, their ability to grind out wins makes them dangerous contenders already this season.