Key Takeaways:
- Liverpool became the first team to win four consecutive Premier League fixtures by scoring the decisive goal in the final ten minutes of each match
- Mohamed Salah’s penalty in the fifth minute of stoppage time secured a 1-0 victory over Burnley
- Teenager Rio Ngumoha netted a 100th-minute winner at St. James’ Park as Liverpool edged Newcastle United 3-2
Historic Start Defined by Late Drama
Liverpool have embarked on the new Premier League season in remarkable fashion, clinching victories in each of their first four fixtures – with all decisive strikes coming within the last ten minutes. Their latest triumph, a 1-0 away win against Burnley, was sealed when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty five minutes into added time.
Each Match Defined by Tense Endings
The opening day saw Liverpool overcome Bournemouth 4-2 in a pulsating encounter, where the crucial goals arrived in quick succession during the closing stages – strikes in the 88th and 94th minutes ultimately determined the outcome. The drama persisted at St. James’ Park, where Liverpool faced Newcastle United. With the score set at 2-2, teenager Rio Ngumoha found the net in the 100th minute, handing the Reds a 3-2 victory on the road.
Liverpool are the first ever to win four matches in a row with winners in the final 10 minutes! 😲 pic.twitter.com/Ef3Vn1eSUj
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 14, 2025
Against Arsenal at Anfield, it was Dominik Szoboszlai who provided the pivotal moment, curling in a free-kick in the 83rd minute to ensure a 1-0 win. This sequence of results has made Liverpool the only club in Premier League history with four consecutive wins, each defined by a decisive goal scored during the final ten minutes of play.
Match Results Summary
| Opponent | Venue | Score | Decisive Goal Timing | Goal Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | Home | 4-2 | 88th, 94th minutes | Federico Chiesa, Mohamed Salah |
| Newcastle United | Away | 3-2 | 100th minute | Rio Ngumoha |
| Arsenal | Home | 1-0 | 83rd minute | Dominik Szoboszlai |
| Burnley | Away | 1-0 | 90+5th minute | Mohamed Salah (penalty) |
