5 talking points: Salah scores late winner as Milos Kerkez struggles – Burnley 0-1 Liverpool
Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net.
Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor with Mohamed Salah scoring a dramatic late penalty in the fifth minute of added time. The match was tightly contested, with Liverpool dominating possession at around 80% and creating 26 shots but struggling to break down Burnley’s resilient defense until the very end.
Burnley, newly promoted and known for their solid defensive organization, showed great resolve throughout the match. Even after Lesley Ugochukwu’s sending off for two yellow cards, Burnley maintained their discipline until a crucial moment. The winning penalty arose when Jeremie Frimpong’s cross struck Hannibal Mejbri’s arm inside the penalty area, forcing referee Michael Oliver to award the spot kick.
Salah, who had not taken a shot during the match prior to the penalty, confidently converted from the spot, placing the ball in the top corner to secure all three points for Liverpool. This goal marked Salah’s return to form after missing his two previous penalties. It also pushed him past Andrew Cole into fourth place on the Premier League’s all-time goalscorers list with 188 goals and made him Liverpool’s record league penalty scorer with 35, surpassing Billy Liddell.
The victory maintained Liverpool’s 100% record so far this Premier League season and extended their scoring streak to 38 consecutive league games. However, the win was hard-earned and highlighted Liverpool’s need for more cutting edge in attack, especially in the absence of their British record signing Alexander Isak, who was left out due to fitness concerns.
Burnley’s defensive efforts, including the discipline after the red card, showcased the challenge they pose despite being newly promoted. For Liverpool, the match underlined both their resilience to grind out results and the necessity to improve finishing against stubborn opponents.
```
PP