Salah’s Stoppage-Time Penalty Seals Burnley 0-1 Liverpool Victory

Burnley 0-1 Liverpool: Salah Penalty Maintains Perfect Start

Burnley Resistance Pushed to the Limit

Liverpool claimed another valuable three points at Turf Moor after a stoppage-time Mohamed Salah penalty sealed a 0-1 win. Burnley set up with discipline and organisation, frustrating the champions for much of the match and limiting their usual attacking rhythm.

Despite Liverpool dominating possession, Burnley’s defensive shape kept the game tight. Scott Parker’s side pressed intelligently, blocked crosses and forced Liverpool to recycle the ball repeatedly. Turf Moor’s crowd sensed a famous result, but Arne Slot’s side were not to be denied.

Salah Decides It Late

The breakthrough came in stoppage time when Liverpool forced Burnley into a costly mistake. Salah stepped up and calmly dispatched the penalty, sending the away fans into wild celebrations. His composure ensured Liverpool preserved their flawless start to the Premier League season.

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This was another reminder of Liverpool’s ability to find a way to win late on, having already struck decisive goals in the final minutes of games against Newcastle and other opponents this season.

Squad Rotation and Missed Opportunities

Arne Slot kept record signing Alexander Isak out of the squad as he continues to build up match fitness. Liverpool still fashioned chances, with Dominik Szoboszlai drawing a superb save from Martin Dubravka and Federico Chiesa heading wide soon after coming on.

Burnley were reduced to ten players in the closing stages when Lesley Ugochukwu collected a second yellow card for a late challenge on Florian Wirtz. That numerical advantage gave Liverpool the platform to push harder, forcing the decisive moment that settled the contest.

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Title Statement from Slot’s Liverpool

Liverpool’s run of late winners is becoming a feature of their campaign and a sign of growing mental strength. They stayed patient, kept probing and were rewarded with another result that will resonate with their rivals.

Burnley will take positives despite the result. They kept one of Europe’s most potent attacks quiet for almost the entire match and showed organisation that can serve them well in the fixtures ahead. For Liverpool, this win was further proof of their champion mentality and their capacity to grind out victories under pressure.

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