Liverpool opened its 2019-20 Premier League campaign in style Friday night at Anfield as it beat Norwich City 4-1.
An own goal from Grant Hanley after seven minutes broke the deadlock before goals from Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi put the Reds up 4-0 at halftime.
The first goal of the 2019-20 Premier League season! pic.twitter.com/ePCMBjN7fp
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Mo Salah starting the season strong!
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PFA Players' Player of the Year, and for a reason. pic.twitter.com/GiSr6vH9SM
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41' – A SUPERB ball from Trent is headed home by Origi. What a move!!
[4-0]#LIVNOR https://t.co/1eM6lXZfLk
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Teemu Pukki grabbed a consolation for the newly-promoted Canaries in the 64th minute, as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds now turn their attention towards Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup with Chelsea.
Teemu Pukki gets one back for Norwich! pic.twitter.com/GhWR8UWOeD
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There was also a debut for goalkeeper Adrian when the summer signing came on to replace the injured Alisson Becker with 38 minutes on the clock.
Roberto Firmino giving Alisson some love as he leaves the pitch. pic.twitter.com/72n3yzO2mu
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