Liverpool Edge Burnley After Late Penalty Drama at Anfield
Liverpool scraped past Burnley with a narrow victory at Anfield, but the three points came wrapped in controversy after a late penalty call left the visitors furious.
Arne Slot’s men controlled possession for much of the game, but struggled to find a way through Vincent Kompany’s disciplined, deep-lying defence. For long stretches, Burnley limited the Reds to half-chances and looked on course to snatch a valuable point.
The decisive moment arrived in the dying minutes, when the referee pointed to the spot following a challenge inside the box. Burnley’s players protested furiously, and television replays offered little clarity, sparking debate among pundits over whether there had been enough contact.
Liverpool, however, kept their composure from 12 yards and buried the penalty, sparking relief around Anfield more than outright celebration. For Burnley, it was a cruel ending to an industrious display that had frustrated the hosts until the very last moments.
The victory keeps Liverpool right in the hunt at the top of the Premier League table, but Slot will know his side need greater cutting edge in the final third if they are to navigate sterner challenges ahead.
