Goalkeeper Alisson Becker headed a stunning stoppage-time goal to clinch Liverpool a 2-1 win at West Brom and keep alive his side’s hopes of a top-four finish.

The Brazil international became only the sixth goalkeeper to score in the Premier League when he headed home Trent Alexander-Arnold’s corner in the fifth minute of added time.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the previous five occasions a goalkeeper has scored during Premier League action.

Peter Schmeichel

Schmeichel was the first goalkeeper to score in the Premier League
Schmeichel was the first goalkeeper to score in the Premier League (/PA Archive)

Brad Friedel

Brad Friedel was on target for Blackburn in 2004
Brad Friedel was on target for Blackburn in 2004 (Matthew Fearn/PA Archive)

Paul Robinson

Robinson scored for Tottenham in the Premier League and also for Leeds in the League Cup
Robinson scored for Tottenham in the Premier League and also for Leeds in the League Cup (Sean Dempsey/PA Archive)

Tim Howard

Howard chose not to celebrate his goal for Everton against Bolton in 2012
Howard chose not to celebrate his goal for Everton against Bolton in 2012 (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Asmir Begovic

Begovic struck for Stoke 13 seconds into their game against Southampton
Begovic struck for Stoke 13 seconds into their game against Southampton (PA Wire)

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