Liverpool's Dramatic Victory: Player Ratings vs Burnley
Liverpool secured a thrilling late victory against Burnley with Mohamed Salah's dramatic penalty in added time securing all three points. Check out the player ratings below!
It was the late show once again for Liverpool as a 95th-minute Mohamed Salah penalty sunk a defiant Burnley side to earn the Reds all three points on Sunday as the champions continued their 100 percent start to the new Premier League season with a fourth late winner in as many games.The hosts had, in truth, earnt a share of the spoils as Liverpool rarely threatened, Salah the chief culprit as the visitors had just four shots on target. But a clear handball by a heart-broken Hannibal Mejbri deep in stoppage time spared the Reds' blushes as Salah made no mistake from the spot.With new £125million ($169m) signing Alexander Isak not in the squad, the Reds looked toothless in attack for the vast majority of the afternoon in a worrying display by Arne Slot's side. Just minutes from becoming the third goalless draw of this Premier League weekend alone, this game had all the makings of one where neither side ever truly looked like scoring.Martin Dubravka and his defence put themselves on the line and blocked countless attempts on goal but, ultimately, Liverpool found a way to win in the most dramatic of circumstances after Lesley Ugochukwu had been sent off late on.GOAL rates Liverpool's players from Turf Moor...
Mohamed Salah Redeems Himself
After a disappointing performance, Mohamed Salah stepped up when it mattered most and converted a crucial penalty in the 95th minute to secure the win for Liverpool. His winner redeemed what was a lackluster display for the Egyptian star.
Sloppy Champions Maintain Perfect Record
Despite not being at their best, Liverpool managed to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season with this hard-fought victory. The champions showed resilience and character to secure the late winner against a stubborn Burnley side.
Struggles in Attack
With new signing Alexander Isak absent from the squad, Liverpool struggled to create clear-cut chances and looked toothless in attack for most of the game. The lack of cutting edge in the final third was a cause for concern as they failed to break down Burnley's defense.
Late Drama at Turf Moor
The match seemed destined for a goalless draw until a late handball incident by Hannibal Mejbri gave Liverpool a lifeline. Despite facing strong defensive resistance from Burnley, Liverpool capitalized on the late opportunity to snatch all three points in dramatic fashion.
Defensive Resilience
Liverpool's defensive line, led by Martin Dubravka, put in a solid shift to repel Burnley's attacks and kept the Reds in the game. The defenders stood firm and made crucial blocks to deny Burnley any clear openings, allowing Liverpool to stay in contention for the win.
Dramatic Winner After Ugochukwu's Red Card
The game took a dramatic turn when Lesley Ugochukwu was shown a red card late in the match, giving Liverpool a numerical advantage. Despite the odds, Liverpool remained patient and were rewarded with a dramatic late winner to extend their winning streak.
