Burnley boss Scott Parker said defenders will have to start training with their hands behind their backs, after a last-gasp penalty guided Liverpool to a 1-0 win at Turf Moor.
Mohamed Salah made no mistake from the spot in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time to maintain the Reds' perfect start to the campaign, after substitute Hannibal Mejbri handled a cross from Jeremie Frimpong.
Burnley spent long periods penned back in their own defensive third, failing to record a shot on target and amassing just 0.13 expected goals (xG) from three attempts.
Liverpool, meanwhile, fired off 27 shots with an xG value of 2.65, though only four of those attempts hit the target.
After seeing his team slip to a third defeat in four matches since their promotion back to the Premier League, Parker acknowledged that, by the letter of the law, Liverpool's penalty was the correct decision.
However, the former midfielder believes the nature of the handball rule will lead to defenders changing their approach to the game.
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"It is handball. By the law of it, it is handball," he told Sky Sports. "We will have to change the technique of defending things, with our hands behind our backs. But I'm really proud of the team.
"I have been in the arena; I know how quickly things move. His body action was turning, and his arm had gone out.
"The ball is probably coming at 80 miles per hour, and it has hit him. The only learning for Hannibal is that we will have to train with our hands behind our backs."
Despite the loss leaving Burnley 17th in the table, Parker was pleased with his players' application against the reigning champions.
"At times, we survived like our lives depended on it today. We knew we had to give that," he added.
"I am immensely proud of the players. The game ended in a real heartbreaking way for us. It is what it is.
"We just fell a little bit short with the last-minute penalty. We needed to deny the space; that was critical for us, and we did that. We defended very, very well.
"We didn’t look much of a threat going forward, but it is what it is. We are trying to get a result, and we are trying to survive. It is a shame, the way it ended."
Tebbceopst
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that game was sold cause burley need money to be ready for January transfer widow. Or the officials was been biased cause of not seeing or wanting arsenal on top or a behind always walk alone
Like how Leeds sold their game to Arseholenal? Or like how the officials were biased towards Man U when they played arseholenal?
Tebbceopst
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Liverpool win by penalty only
And Liverpool beat Arseholenal which is easier to beat than Burnley.
Badabdmnpy
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He will never coach a big team in his entire coaching career with his tactics
Mohamad1879Airafee
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Liverpool win by penalty only
Badabdmnpy
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With his useless tactics. How can you be playing 5-4-1 in this era ?
Nico2121la
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This was no accidental handball. This was intentional handball. He deliberately reached to stop the ball. So this manager is full of shit with his statement Btw… what they played today was not football… if that’s how they want to play to stay in the league they should think again
Gabiyoo44
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Nice job mr Parker and your players you guys fought till the end that’s football but i really appreciate the efforts and fight to gain a point and survive well done 👍
Kooilnpstz
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If it was Liverpool the penalty was mot going to be given. A long list of excuses was going to be given, proximity ball to hand etc. Consistency Consistency Consistency
bad belle spotted
Kooilnpstz
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that game was sold cause burley need money to be ready for January transfer widow. Or the officials was been biased cause of not seeing or wanting arsenal on top or a behind always walk alone
cho cho Everytime, 2nd place is your position always. you will still play a team that will be very defensive too .
yupbcoruz
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you did not come to play football, you only came to block the post with Eleven players
Against a top club that’s what all smaller clubs do… you new to football?
yupbcoruz
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that game was sold cause burley need money to be ready for January transfer widow. Or the officials was been biased cause of not seeing or wanting arsenal on top or a behind always walk alone
2nd place is yours to lose
yupbcoruz
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Nonsense, sore looser, who told Hannibal to twist his body and raise his hands
Twist ur body quickly without ur arms. Good luck. It’s still a penalty but it’s a natural reaction when turning
bamadiloty
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that game was sold cause burley need money to be ready for January transfer widow. Or the officials was been biased cause of not seeing or wanting arsenal on top or a behind always walk alone
Stop whatever you are smoking
bamadiloty
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Nonsense, sore looser, who told Hannibal to twist his body and raise his hands
Williamslad
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Your game plan almost worked but you were slained by the same plan at the end... Liverpool did signed 3 players from Leverkusen Frimpong Wirtz Last minute goal
Wenbdmpstz
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you played not to be humiliated well done we only,3points
Zuwabesz
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If it was Liverpool the penalty was mot going to be given. A long list of excuses was going to be given, proximity ball to hand etc. Consistency Consistency Consistency
keep crying 3 points owards retaining our championship
leoanopruy
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Do not try be a bad loser. Everyone saw it was a perfect penalty. We rather pretend to sympathize with you earlier until you start complaining. You have done against Liverpool not to concede many goals
miaeilpsu
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that game was sold cause burley need money to be ready for January transfer widow. Or the officials was been biased cause of not seeing or wanting arsenal on top or a behind always walk alone
Too much smoking and drinking is really affecting you. You may wish to continue or stop. it's your choice.
Jepdkmopry
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is this one drunk or high on C.O niii
he is sleepy 😴
puocmortz
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Burnley coach equally said it was a hand ball but haters are busy crying more than the berieved
Pebadeiksy
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that game was sold cause burley need money to be ready for January transfer widow. Or the officials was been biased cause of not seeing or wanting arsenal on top or a behind always walk alone
Widbiltz
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If it was Liverpool the penalty was mot going to be given. A long list of excuses was going to be given, proximity ball to hand etc. Consistency Consistency Consistency
is this one drunk or high on C.O niii
Widbiltz
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Burney were coward, too defensive
pimaeinrst
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you did not come to play football, you only came to block the post with Eleven players
Lovebug2
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If it was Liverpool the penalty was mot going to be given. A long list of excuses was going to be given, proximity ball to hand etc. Consistency Consistency Consistency