Liverpool Strike Again in 'Arne Time' to Sink Burnley
Liverpool fans are starting to get used to it – those late, heart-stopping finishes that turn tight games into dramatic victories. What was once called "Fergie Time" during Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United era is now being rebranded as "Arne Time," after Arne Slot’s Liverpool once again left it late to beat Burnley 1-0 at Turf Moor.
For Burnley, it was cruel. Scott Parker’s side had been superbly disciplined, compact, and committed, holding the champions scoreless despite being under constant pressure. Liverpool had almost 80 percent possession and racked up 26 shots, but Burnley’s defensive line and keeper Martin Dubravka kept them alive. Even when reduced to 10 men after Lesley Ugochukwu’s second yellow card in the 84th minute, they clung on, seconds away from snatching what would have been a precious point.
And then came the moment. In stoppage time, substitute Hannibal Mejbri, under pressure, raised his arm while trying to block Jeremie Frimpong’s cross. The referee pointed straight to the spot. Mohamed Salah, who had barely been involved throughout the match and hadn’t managed a shot, stepped up and buried the penalty high into the top corner. Just like that, Burnley’s resistance was broken, and Liverpool’s perfect start to the season continued.
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This was not an isolated incident. Every single one of Liverpool’s four league wins this season has been sealed late on. Against Bournemouth, goals in the 88th and stoppage time turned a 2-2 draw into a 4-2 win. At Newcastle, teenager Rio Ngumoha struck a 100th-minute winner. Against Arsenal, Dominik Szoboszlai delivered with a free-kick seven minutes from time. And now Salah has added another chapter, scoring virtually at the death.
It’s already historic. Liverpool have become the first side in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches thanks to goals scored in the final 10 minutes or beyond. That record speaks volumes about the mentality Slot has instilled. Even when performances have looked labored or disjointed, there’s a collective belief that a breakthrough will come.
Burnley, meanwhile, will feel devastated. Parker set his team up superbly, closing space, cutting passing lanes, and frustrating Liverpool at every turn. After his previous meeting with the Reds ended in a humiliating 9-0 defeat when he managed Bournemouth, this looked like the perfect shot at redemption. Instead, with 30 seconds left, it slipped through their fingers.
Slot himself admitted Liverpool were not at their best, describing the game as a grind against a side sitting deep with bodies behind the ball. But he also pointed to the persistence of his players, their refusal to stop pushing, and their ability to force errors when opponents grow tired.
What stands out most is not just the results but the psychological impact. Opponents now groan when the added-time board goes up, because Liverpool under Slot have turned those final minutes into their hunting ground. The Reds have extended their scoring run to 38 league games, and with Everton up next, they could equal Tottenham’s streak of 39.
Liverpool haven’t been pretty, but they’ve been relentless. And right now, in the Premier League, no lead feels safe until the final whistle blows. Burnley learned that lesson the hard way.
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