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'Forget Fergie time - now it's Arne Time'

'Forget Fergie time - now it's Arne Time'

Summary

Liverpool's soccer team, led by manager Arne Slot, has won its first four Premier League games with late goals, a trend now called "Arne Time." In their latest match against Burnley, Liverpool scored a last-minute penalty to secure victory. This winning pattern mirrors the late goal successes once common under Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson.

Key Facts

  • Liverpool has won all four of its Premier League games this season with goals scored towards the end of the matches.
  • The team has now scored more last-minute goals this season than all of last season.
  • In their latest game, Liverpool scored a stoppage-time penalty against Burnley to secure the win.
  • Liverpool became the first team in Premier League history to win four consecutive matches with goals in the final 10 minutes or later.
  • The team's current run includes scoring in 38 consecutive top-flight matches.
  • Liverpool will aim to equal Tottenham's record of scoring in 39 straight matches in their upcoming game against Everton.
  • The term "Fergie Time" was used for similar late-goal victories by Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
  • This trend of scoring late puts psychological pressure on opponents, as they expect Liverpool to score until the final whistle.

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