Liverpool Edge Out Burnley in Thrilling Match Thanks to Salah's Last-Minute Penalty

Liverpool secured a hard-fought victory against Burnley, thanks to Mohamed Salah's late penalty, as the game ended in dramatic fashion at Turf Moor.

By Chris Posiano

September 15, 2025 at 3:05 AM

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Liverpool once again relied on Mohamed Salah's heroics to secure a narrow 1-0 victory against Burnley in a match that ended in dramatic fashion. The Egyptian forward stepped up in the 95th minute to convert a penalty after Hannibal Mejbri handballed Jeremie Frimpong's cross, ensuring all three points stayed at Anfield.

Burnley, who had been resilient throughout, were reduced to ten men in the 85th minute when Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off for a reckless challenge on Moises Caicedo. By that point, Burnley had already built a solid wall of defensive organization, limiting Liverpool's opportunities despite dominating possession.

Manager Kieran McKenna opted to bench Alexander Isak, his £130 million signing, despite the striker only arriving at Liverpool's training ground on Thursday. While Isak's absence was notable, it didn't seem to cost the Reds in this particular encounter.

Liverpool's performance was far from scintillating, with most of their attacking moves lacking creativity. Mo Salah was largely ineffective until the final moments, with his only meaningful contribution coming from the penalty. Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz showed flashes of brilliance in their cameos, but it was Salah's decisive intervention that proved pivotal.

Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka kept his side in the game with a series of impressive saves, including a stunning stop from Szoboszlai's thunderous strike. However, the visitors' inability to capitalize on their superior chances ultimately cost them.

McKenna made several changes during the match, including introducing Conor Bradley for the injured Alexis Mac Allister, but it was Salah's late intervention that salvaged the game. The victory extends Liverpool's impressive run of seven consecutive wins at Turf Moor, though it was one they barely deserved.

As Liverpool prepare for their next match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, this win will leave McKenna relieved, knowing his side managed to get the job done despite a lackluster performance.