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Burnley 0-1 Liverpool: Salah Keeps Champions Perfect

Burnley Push Liverpool to the Limit

Liverpool left Turf Moor with a narrow 0-1 victory after Mohamed Salah’s stoppage-time penalty maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season. Burnley set up with discipline and organisation, frustrating the champions for most of the match and pushing them close to dropping points.

Scott Parker’s side worked tirelessly, defending in numbers and restricting Liverpool’s space in the final third. Their shape was impressive, blocking passing lanes and forcing Arne Slot’s side into patient build-up play. Turf Moor’s atmosphere roared with every clearance, and for 90 minutes Burnley looked capable of becoming the first team to halt Liverpool’s momentum.

Salah Delivers at Crucial Moment

Deep into five minutes of stoppage time, substitute Hannibal was penalised for handling Jeremie Frimpong’s cross. The decision handed Liverpool the chance they had been searching for. Mohamed Salah stepped up and converted, blasting the spot-kick into the net in front of the travelling supporters.

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Salah’s late intervention ensured Liverpool kept their 100 per cent record intact. It was another example of their growing reputation for late winners, having already struck in the closing stages at Newcastle United earlier this season.

Slot’s Selection and Key Moments

Arne Slot opted to leave British record signing Alexander Isak out of the squad as he continues to build match fitness following his move from Newcastle United. Liverpool still carved out opportunities, with Martin Dubravka denying Dominik Szoboszlai with a fine save and Federico Chiesa heading wide moments after coming on.

Burnley’s task became more difficult when Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off six minutes from time after collecting a second yellow card for a foul on Florian Wirtz. The dismissal tilted the game further in Liverpool’s favour, allowing them to increase the pressure before Salah struck.

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Mentality of Champions

Liverpool’s ability to keep calm and find late goals is becoming a theme of their campaign. They have now won every Premier League game this season with strikes in the final ten minutes. Such resilience highlights the growing confidence in Slot’s team as they look to defend their title.

Burnley can still take encouragement from their display. They kept one of Europe’s best sides quiet for almost the entire game and showed defensive structure that will serve them well in future fixtures. Parker will feel his side deserved something from the match, but the focus quickly shifts to the next challenge.

Liverpool, meanwhile, return to Anfield with their perfect record intact and momentum firmly on their side.