Liverpool once again left it late, with Mohamed Salah converting a stoppage-time penalty to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley on Sunday.
The result preserved the champions’ perfect start to the Premier League season and extended their winning run.
Burnley had frustrated Arne Slot’s side for most of the contest, defending strongly and restricting Liverpool’s chances.
Just as it seemed the Clarets would take a valuable point, drama unfolded deep into stoppage time.
Substitute Hannibal was penalised for handling Jeremie Frimpong’s cross inside the box, leaving the referee with little choice but to point to the spot.
Salah delivers again for Liverpool
Salah stepped up under pressure and rifled the penalty past Burnley’s goalkeeper, raising wild celebrations among the travelling Liverpool supporters.
The Egyptian forward has now scored in consecutive games and continues to be Slot’s most decisive player in tight encounters.
Burnley left heartbroken
For Burnley, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow after pushing the champions to the brink.
They have now secured only one win in their opening four outings this campaign.