The visitors had been struggling to find a breakthrough, despite enjoying the majority of possession. Burnley's defense was resolute, and they even posed a threat on the counter-attack. Jaidon Anthony's early warning shot over the bar was a sign of things to come, as the home team's attacking threat kept Liverpool's defense on their toes.

The home crowd was vocal, expressing their frustration at referee Michael Oliver's decisions. However, their displeasure was somewhat alleviated when Milos Kerkez was booked and later substituted, marking Arne Slot's first tactical substitution before halftime in the Premier League.

Liverpool showed renewed intent after the restart, with Ryan Gravenberch's powerful volley forcing a save from Martin Dúbravka. The visitors continued to press, with Conor Bradley's header narrowly missing the target. Burnley, meanwhile, held firm, determined to prevent Liverpool from scoring.

As the game entered its final stages, it seemed as though Burnley would hold on for a draw. However, a handball by Hannibal Mejbri in the area presented Liverpool with a chance to take the lead from the penalty spot. Mohamed Salah, as is often the case, made no mistake from 12 yards, securing a late victory for the Reds.

Despite a creditable performance, Burnley have now lost 15 of their 19 Premier League home matches against Liverpool. The Reds, meanwhile, have retaken their place at the top of the league table, with three points clear after four games.