What a game! Liverpool and Leeds have served up on of the greatest opening periods in Premier League history this evening, with the two sides sharing five goals, including two absolute stunners.
It was a disastrous start for Leeds upon their Premier League return, giving away a somewhat controversial penalty inside the opening three minutes. Mohamed Salah made no mistake from the spot.
Welcome back to the Premier League, #LUFC!
It's the worst possible start as Salah gives #LFC the lead from the spot.
Was it a penalty for handball? ✋
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Leeds would grab their first Premier League goal in over 16 years next, one that was probably worth the wait.
It came from Jack Harrison, who produced a stunning first touch to manoeuvre the ball around Trent Alexander-Arnold and bury it in the bottom corner.
#LUFC hit back! 💥
Phillips ➡️ Harrison ➡️ Goal!
What a response from Bielsa's men!
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Liverpool retook the lead in the 20th minute, with Virgil van Dijk rising highest to nod home a Andrew Robertson corner.
#LFC retake the lead! 🔴
Van Dijk gets the run on Koch before leaping to meet Robertson's corner!
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However, the Dutchman would be at fault for Leeds' second.
His poor attempt at a clearance was intercepted by Patrick Bamford, who clipped the ball over an on-rushing Alisson.
🎙️ "This could be 7-7! Van Dijk, that is too arrogant!"
From hero to villain! Van Dijk nonchalantly tries to bring down an innocuous long ball but gifts it to Bamford! 🎁
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Liverpool would retake the lead for a second time a few moments later, with Mohamed Salah grabbing his second of the contest with an absolutely stunning strike.
Certainly not a bad start to the Premier League season.
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