Mohamed Salah scores last-minute penalty to secure Liverpool win
- Liverpool faced Burnley in a tight match that was dominated by a strong defensive performance from both teams.
- It seemed Liverpool might lose their perfect record as the match approached stoppage time.
- Mohamed Salah saved the day with a last-minute penalty, ensuring Liverpool's continued winning streak.
In England, Liverpool faced Burnley in a Premier League match on September 13, 2025. The game was held at Turf Moor, and both teams exhibited a competitive spirit throughout the match, with Burnley showcasing significant resilience. Liverpool, the defending champions, appeared set to drop points for the first time this season, despite entering the match with a perfect winning streak. After a tense battle, the match moved into stoppage time when referee Michael Oliver awarded Liverpool a penalty after a handball by Burnley player Hannibal Mejbri. Mohamed Salah stepped up and delivered a powerful shot past Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, sealing a narrow 1-0 victory for Liverpool. This goal marked Salah's first significant contribution in what had been a relatively quiet game for him, as he had been missing in action for the majority of the match up until that pivotal moment. With this goal, Salah also took sole possession of fourth place in the all-time Premier League scoring chart, reaching 188 goals in total. Burnley's recent match history showed they had faced late heartbreaks, notably in a prior match against Manchester United where they also succumbed to a stoppage-time penalty.