Liverpool edged Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor thanks to Mohamed Salah’s coolly taken 93rd-minute penalty, awarded after Hannibal Mejbri handled Jeremie Frimpong’s cross.
It was far from a fluent attacking performance, but against a Burnley side that sat deep and looked to frustrate, the Reds’ persistence eventually paid off. The hosts offered little going forward, managing only three shots, while Liverpool dictated play with 81 percent possession, 27 attempts on goal, and a 2.75 expected goals tally. Still, for much of the match, their finishing touch deserted them as crosses flashed through the box and chances went begging. Arne Slot’s men lacked rhythm in the final third but maintained control throughout. Encouragingly, the new manager showed sharp in-game decision-making, favouring structure and discipline over individual brilliance to grind out a valuable late win.