In a title race where even the slightest slip-up could prove crucial, Liverpool put a disjointed pre-season behind them to start their campaign in style.
Many fans got their first glimpse of a Trent Alexander-Arnold mural which has been painted near Anfieldwin the Champions LeagueInside Anfield, a mosaic appeared on the Kop before kick-off to celebrate Liverpool's sixth European Cup.
Just over 12 months ago Belgian Origi was finishing a pretty underwhelming loan spell at Wolfsburg, but now"He played exceptionally well," said Klopp."He was brilliant, a proper threat."Origi was influential in big moments for Liverpool last season, making decisive contributions in the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona and in the final against Spurs.
But on this evidence - albeit with the knowledge that sterner tests lie ahead - there was plenty to suggest last season's familiar faces are in the mood to end Liverpool's 30-year wait for a top-flight title.The first salvo in another thrilling title race? The title contest went to the last day of the season, of course, in no small part because Klopp's team began 2018-19 superbly.
"We lost a little bit of concentration," said Klopp when talking about Norwich's goal, managing to find room for improvement in a largely impressive display. Alexander-Arnold's pass for Origi's goal was sublime, Joe Gomez made a welcome first league start of 2019 in defence, and Jordan Henderson gave another whole-hearted performance in midfield.
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