EPL table: Liverpool reclaims top spot with narrow 1-0 win over Burnley
Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table with a narrow 1-0 win over Burnley on Sunday.
The Reds lost their spot a day before, following Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.
For most of the game at Turf Moor, it appeared that Arne Slot’s men would not be able to find a way past their stubborn hosts.
The champions failed to score from 26 shots with around 80% possession.
Hannibah Mejbri’s handball in stoppage time gave Mohamed Salah the chance to strike a late spot kick.
After Lesley Ugochukwu’s red card for two bookings, former Manchester United midfielder Hannibal raised his hands needlessly in the area to block a cross, leaving referee Michael Oliver no choice but to point to the spot.
The result means Liverpool maintains their perfect start to this campaign with 12 points from four fixtures.
EPL table: Liverpool reclaims top spot with narrow 1-0 win over Burnley
