Liverpool have just set a dramatic Premier League record after Mo Salah's stoppage time Burnley penalty
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Liverpool are making a habit of late winners in the Premier League this season.
The Reds were victorious in their second away win of the season against Burnley after a dramatic added-time scene saw Hannibal Mejbri’s handball concede a late penalty, which was expertly converted by Mohamed Salah.
Although it was not a great afternoon of football for the fans who witnessed a very dreary first half, with the only highlight being a surprise early substitution, which saw Milos Kerkez leave the field after playing poorly for 38 minutes.
It was up to a group of late substitutes, though, to provide some energy for a side severely lacking it after an international break, as Jeremie Frimpong returned to action with his lightning-quick pace, creating some chances down the right side.
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Although it was not a performance that supporters will be happy with, Arne Slot’s side got the job done to maintain their unbeaten start to this campaign.
It has been a similar story for the Merseyside club since they returned following their league title-winning season, all of their wins featuring dramatic late goals to secure a victory.
Bournemouth fell to a Federico Chiesa volley, Newcastle United were undone by a Rio Ngumoha strike, Arsenal sunk by a Dominic Szoboszlai free-kick, and now the Clarets finished by a Salah penalty.
It was the Egyptian King’s first goal this season for Liverpool, and what a way to do it in the final few minutes.
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His winner, though, set a brilliant record that has never happened in the history of the league.
They became the first side to win four consecutive matches in the final 10 minutes of action in Premier League history.
An almost improbable statistic that just about sums up where Slot’s men are at early on in the season.
Luckily, the final piece of summer business for the Dutchman could be what he needs to prevent the need for last-minute winners on a regular basis.
The introduction of Alexander Isak to the Anfield faithful is expected against Atletico Madrid next week, and his clinical finishing is exactly what is needed.
While Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo had their opportunities today, Isak brings a completely different look to the forward line that will be key to netting goals earlier.
Even if he does not feature for a full 90 minutes in his league debut, a cameo appearance from the Swedish talent has to produce something special to get the Kop singing his name.