Dramatic Last-Minute Salah Penalty Secures Liverpool's Narrow Victory Over Burnley at Turf Moor

In a tense Premier League clash at Turf Moor on Sunday, Liverpool edged past Burnley with a late 95th-minute penalty kick from Mohamed Salah, preserving their perfect start to the 2025/26 season with a 1-0 victory.

The game, marked by defensive resilience and limited clear scoring opportunities, saw Liverpool struggling to break down a determined Burnley side that played with ten men for the final minutes after Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off for a second booking following a foul on Florian Wirtz.

The first half passed without significant chances for either side as Burnley defended deep, absorbing pressure from Liverpool's attempts to find a breakthrough. Liverpool coach Arne Slot sought to increase tempo in the second half, maintaining dominance but failing to convert possession into clear-cut chances.

The match’s defining moment came in stoppage time when Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri handled the ball in the box, leading to a penalty awarded to Liverpool. Salah confidently stepped up and fired the ball past the Burnley goalkeeper, sparking jubilation among the Reds and their supporters.

Burnley's manager Scott Parker lauded his squad’s spirit despite the loss, highlighting the team's survival instincts and defensive effort that nearly earned them a draw. The narrow defeat is harsh on Burnley, who were resolute until the dying moments of the game.

With this win, Liverpool maintain their 100% record with four wins from four matches in the Premier League this season, reinforcing their status as defending champions and title contenders.

The match also attracted attention due to the absence of Liverpool's new signing Alexander Isak from the matchday squad, which added to the pre-match speculation but had minimal impact on Liverpool's eventual success.