Liverpool Secures Late Victory Over Burnley with Salah's Penalty

Liverpool Secures Late Victory Over Burnley with Salah's Penalty

Liverpool Secures Late Victory Over Burnley with Salah's Penalty

Liverpool delivered another thrilling late performance as Mohamed Salah's stoppage-time penalty secured their perfect start to the Premier League season, leaving Burnley heartbroken.

Burnley appeared to have held off the champions until substitute Hannibal handled Jeremie Frimpong's cross deep into five minutes of added time, allowing Salah to convert the penalty in front of Liverpool's jubilant traveling supporters.

Salah's decisive goal came just as Burnley seemed poised to become the first team this season to earn points against Liverpool.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot opted not to include new £125 million British record signing Alexander Isak in the squad as he continues to work on the fitness of the former Newcastle United striker. However, the Reds faced a formidable defensive display from Burnley.

Burnley rarely threatened Liverpool's defense, although home goalkeeper Martin Dubravka made a brilliant save from Dominik Szoboszlai in the second half, and substitute Federico Chiesa headed wide shortly after his introduction.

The situation worsened for Burnley in the final six minutes when Lesley Ugochukwu received a second yellow card from referee Michael Oliver for a foul on Florian Wirtz, having previously been booked for a challenge on Alexis Mac Allister.

Liverpool continued to press for a goal and were ultimately rewarded, having now won all their Premier League matches with goals scored in the last ten minutes, including late winners at both Newcastle United and Burnley.

In contrast, Burnley has suffered two defeats due to stoppage-time penalties, having faced a similar situation against Manchester United.

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