Burnley vs Liverpool

'He needs proper playing time' – Arne Slot hints at Alexander Isak timetable after leaving £125m British-record signing out of squad for late Burnley win

Arne Slot has hinted at the timetable Liverpool have lined up for Alexander Isak, with the most expensive player in British football seeing his Reds debut delayed. The decision was taken not to include the Swedish striker in plans for a trip to Burnley, with the £125 million ($169m) frontman being eased into long-term plans by the reigning Premier League champions.

Liverpool make history with another Premier League late show as Mohamed Salah penalty at Burnley rewrites the record books

Liverpool made Premier League history with another late show at Burnley. Mohamed Salah converted a 95th-minute penalty to earn the reigning champions three points at Turf Moor. No top-flight team has ever won four games in a row in such dramatic circumstances, with Arne Slot’s side making a habit of securing vital victories as the clock ticks down.

Liverpool player ratings vs Burnley: ANOTHER late, late show for the Reds! Mohamed Salah redeems himself with winner after dropping stinker as sloppy champions maintain perfect Premier League record

It was the late show once again for Liverpool as a 95th-minute Mohamed Salah penalty sunk a defiant Burnley side to earn the Reds all three points on Sunday as the champions continued their 100 percent start to the new Premier League season with a fourth late winner in as many games.

'Muppet' Milos Kerkez told he has 'mashed potato for brains' after being hooked during calamitous first half of Liverpool's trip to Burnley

Milos Kerkez has been branded a “muppet” and told he has “mashed potato for brains” following a calamitous outing for Liverpool at Burnley. The energetic left-back, who joined the Reds from Bournemouth in the summer transfer window of 2025, was hooked after just 38 minutes at Turf Moor as he found himself walking an unnecessary disciplinary tightrope.

No debut for Alexander Isak! Liverpool leave new £125m striker out of squad to face Burnley amid fitness concerns after Newcastle strike

Alexander Isak's debut has been delayed as Liverpool left the new signing out of their matchday squad to face Burnley on Sunday amid the striker's fitness concerns. Isak, who joined Liverpool for a British record £125m fee on deadline day, hardly trained during pre-season with Newcastle. Arne Slot named the same starting lineup that beat Arsenal in their last game.

Details on Liverpool's initial payments for Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz revealed with Reds set to pay staggeringly low sum for £241m duo

Liverpool have secured a big win off the pitch after it was revealed the club only had to part with a small sum this summer in order to land both Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The Reds landed Wirtz, 22, and Isak, 26, in eye-catching deals which will eventually reach a combined total of £241 million (€278m/$326m).