Liverpool fans had to wait until the very last minutes to breathe a sigh of relief, but in the end Mohamed Salah delivered. A stoppage-time penalty sealed a hard-fought 1–0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, keeping the Reds’ perfect start to the season alive and sending supporters into celebration.
The game was not an easy one. From the start Liverpool controlled possession, passing the ball with intent and trying to stretch Burnley’s defense. Yet the home side stood firm, compact and disciplined, frustrating the Reds and forcing them into half chances. Turf Moor has never been an easy ground, and this afternoon was no different.
Burnley even had opportunities of their own and showed resilience, but their task became harder when Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off late on. That shift in momentum gave Liverpool a fresh burst of hope, though breaking through still looked unlikely.
Then came the decisive moment. Deep into stoppage time, a handball by Hannibal Mejbri gave the referee no choice but to point to the spot after a VAR review. The responsibility fell on Salah. Calm as ever, he stepped up and slotted the ball home, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way. The relief on the faces of the players and the away fans told the story: Liverpool had found a way.
Salah’s goal may be the headline, but there were other important contributions. Rio Ngumoha’s introduction added spark and stretched Burnley’s defense, creating the kind of pressure that led to errors. Andy Robertson’s entry after Milos Kerkez’s early substitution steadied the defense and gave Liverpool more balance down the flank.
This was far from a free-flowing performance, but it was the kind of gritty win that makes a title challenge possible. Liverpool stayed patient, kept pushing, and showed the mental strength needed to get results when things are not going smoothly.
For Burnley, there will be frustration at how close they came to earning something against one of the league’s strongest sides. For Liverpool, the three points are all that matter. They remain unbeaten, and while there is still room for improvement, the ability to grind out victories like this could prove vital over the long season.
At Turf Moor, it was not about beautiful football. It was about persistence, resilience, and trusting that one chance would come. When it did, Mohamed Salah made sure Liverpool did not leave empty-handed.
