No one expected Liverpool to face many difficulties when facing Burnley in round 4 of the Premier League. Although the "Red Brigade" controlled the game and dominated the game, they were unable to find a way into the opponent's goal for most of the match.
It was not until the second half's extra time that Liverpool made a turning point. In the 90+3 minute, former Manchester United player Hannibal Mejbri made a serious mistake when the ball touched his hand in the penalty area, bringing a penalty to the away team. Mohamed Salah was given a chance and he did not miss it, scoring the only goal to help The Kop win 1-0 against Burnley.
This victory helped Liverpool solidify their position at the top of the Premier League after 4 rounds with 12 absolute points, creating a 3-point gap compared to the second-placed team Arsenal.
Meanwhile, in the latest match of round 4, which was considered the focus when Man City faced Man United, the blue half of Manchester overwhelmed their opponent with a 3-0 victory. Phil Foden and Erling Haaland scored to help the Etihad team destroy their city rivals.
This result brought great joy to Man City, as they ended a streak of 2 consecutive losses and climbed to 8th place in the Premier League rankings with 6 points in hand. In contrast, Man United dropped to 14th with only 4 points after 4 rounds.
