Liverpool have enjoyed a strong record on the opening weekend of the Premier League in recent times, but they face a tough task this time around. A trip to Stamford Bridge to face Mauricio Pochettino’s new-look Chelsea side awaits Jurgen Klopp’s side on Sunday, August 13 and their recent strong record could be in doubt at Stamford Bridge.
The two sides are currently battling off the pitch for the signing of Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, as the London club have submitted a £48m bid last night which trumped Liverpool’s £45m bid which was rejected earlier this week. Plus, there’s also been reports of the two sides competing for Moises Caicedo, as both sides search for a defensive midfielder to bolster their starting line-ups ahead of the upcoming season.
However, despite that, Liverpool have lost just four times on the opening weekend since the inception of the league in 1992, and they’ve won eight out their last 10 opening day games, scoring 29 goals. This article will look back at all of their opening day results, dating back to 2010.
9. 2018/19 - Liverpool 4-0 West Ham United
Klopp’s side were in fine form here and firing on all cylinders as there were goals for Mane, Salah and Daniel Sturridge. | Getty Images
10. 2019/20 - Liverpool 4-1 Norwich
Liverpool put down a marker for the rest of their season with a dominating start against Norwich - this was the first win of their title-winning season. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
11. 2020/21 - Liverpool 4-3 Leeds United
Newly-promoted Leeds surprised everyone by scoring three times at Anfield, but goals from Van Dijk and a hattrick from Salah, including a brilliant half-volley, was enough to see off Marcelo Bielsa’s spirited side. | Getty Images
12. 2021/22 - Norwich 0-3 Liverpool
A routine away victory helped kick off their season in style, as goals from Diogo Jota, Salah and Roberto Firmino all opened their accounts. | AFP via Getty Images