Liverpool left it late yet again but maintained their perfect Premier League start with a dramatic 95th-minute Mohamed Salah penalty to beat Burnley 1-0.
The victory means all four of Liverpool’s wins so far this season have been sealed by goals in the 83rd minute or later, leading some commentators to compare Arne Slot’s side to Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous “Fergie Time” Manchester United teams.
What the Media Said
Paul Joyce – The Times
For most of the game, Salah was ineffective and looked out of sorts.
Many wondered why Arne Slot kept him on while making other attacking changes.
But when Jeremie Frimpong’s hopeful cross struck Hannibal Mejbri’s arm, Salah held his nerve despite recent penalty misses to win it.
His goal moved him to 188 Premier League goals, overtaking Andrew Cole into fourth on the all-time scorers’ list.
Mark Jones – The Mirror
Highlighted Liverpool’s habit of leaving it late: 88th, 100th, 83rd, and now 95th-minute winners.
Admitted this was perhaps their “most fortunate” win so far, but stressed the importance of grinding out points.
Noted Milos Kerkez’s tough outing—booked for a “stupid” dive and substituted in the first half, with Andy Robertson seizing the chance to impress.
Chris Bascombe – The Telegraph
Drew parallels with Ferguson’s Manchester United, suggesting Liverpool are developing their own version of “Fergie Time.”
Dubbed it “Arne Time”, as opponents now dread the late drama that so often goes Liverpool’s way.