Liverpool Maintains Perfect Premier League Start With Four Late Wins

Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley with a last-minute penalty converted by Mohamed Salah, allowing them to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season and reclaim the top spot. The winning penalty was awarded after Burnley substitute Hannibal Mejbri handled the ball in stoppage time, an error that drew visible frustration from the player. Liverpool manager Arne Slot credited strategic second-half substitutions, including Jeromie Frimpong and Rio Ngumoha, for injecting energy and attacking impetus that helped break down Burnley's deep defensive block. Despite the win, Slot admitted the team was somewhat fortunate, acknowledging the difficulty in creating chances against a compact defense and the necessity of late-game heroics. Key players such as Gravenberch and Robertson contributed significantly to attacking efforts, while new signing Alexander Isak continues to build fitness before joining the squad. The match underscored Liverpool's ongoing reliance on late goals to secure victories, as they have scored winning goals in the final minutes in three of their four league matches so far.