Liverpool left it late but struck when it mattered, as Mohamed Salah’s ice-cool penalty sealed a 1-0 win over Burnley to keep the Reds’ perfect Premier League start alive.
It was a frustrating evening for Arne Slot’s men, who struggled to break down a stubborn Clarets side that hadn’t lost at Turf Moor since May 2024.
Burnley defended with grit, roared on by a ferocious home crowd, and even carried threat through Jaidon Anthony.
Liverpool’s first half was toothless, with Salah and Hugo Ekitike failing to trouble Martin Dubravka.
The visitors stepped it up after the restart, with Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai both going close, but Burnley refused to budge.
Just as it looked like the Reds would be held, Hannibal Mejbri’s handball gifted Salah the chance from 12 yards.
The Egyptian made no mistake, hammering home in the dying minutes to spark wild celebrations in the away end.
Burnley were left devastated after a brave showing, but Liverpool’s relentlessness keeps them top of the table, with four wins from four to start the campaign.
