Liverpool made Premier League history after last-gasp Mo Salah penalty at Turf Moor
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Liverpool’s Clinching Late Winning Goals in the Premier League 2025
Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League campaign has been marked by a remarkable string of late winners, showcasing their resilience and killer instinct in the dying moments of matches. The Reds have frequently turned potentially drawn games into victories thanks to late goals, becoming a defining feature of their title-winning season.
One of the highlighted moments involved Mohamed Salah scoring a decisive penalty in stoppage time during a 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. Salah’s 90+5’ minute goal secured all three points and epitomized Liverpool’s relentless approach to matches until the very end. This type of dramatic clincher has been a recurring theme this season.
The ability to secure late winners has contributed greatly to Liverpool’s standing atop the Premier League table, culminating in a 5–1 victory that confirmed them as champions in April 2025. These last-minute goals not only reflect the team’s offensive quality but also their mental strength and determination to fight until the final whistle.
Throughout this campaign, Liverpool have seen key contributions from substitutes as well, like Darwin Núñez, whose late goal heroics have been crucial in tight fixtures. With a strong defensive foundation led by players such as Alisson and Van Dijk, and creative firepower from Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and Gakpo, the team’s late surges often come from a blend of tactical adjustments and individual brilliance.
Liverpool’s penchant for late winners has elevated them beyond being just consistent performers to dominant finishing specialists in the league. This pattern of scoring late through penalties, open play, and substitutes has become an integral aspect of their 2024-25 Premier League success story.
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