Burnley vs Liverpool: Late Salah Penalty Secures Victory

Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday with a stoppage-time penalty from Mo Salah at Turf Moor.

The match saw Liverpool struggle in the first half, with no clear chances created. Burnley's Lesley Ugochukwu received a second booking, leaving the team with 10 men. Despite Burnley's strong defense, Hannibal Mejbri's handball led to a late penalty for Liverpool, which Salah converted to secure the win.

Liverpool's manager Arne Slot explained the decision to leave out Alexander Isak due to his limited training time. Slot praised his team's effort and emphasized the importance of building up new players gradually.

Liverpool now leads the Premier League table with 12 points, while Burnley sits in 17th place with 3 points, tied with Man City and West Ham.

Burnley's Hjalmar Ekdal acknowledged the team's disappointment at conceding a late penalty but praised their performance in sticking to the game plan.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk highlighted the team's patience and determination in securing the win, while Salah commended the team's effort against a tough opponent.

Salah's late penalty made him Liverpool's record league scorer from the spot and moved him above Andy Cole on the Premier League's all-time scorers list.

Liverpool's next matches include a Champions League game against Atletico Madrid and a Merseyside derby against Everton, while Burnley will face Nottingham Forest in their upcoming fixture.