With defensive linchpin Virgil van Dijk back after nine months out with a serious knee injury, Liverpool enjoyed a relatively trouble-free evening at Carrow Road. The Egyptian striker has now scored on the opening weekend for the past five seasons — a Premier League record. Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland scored twice and set up another three goals as the hosts steamrollered past Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2 on Saturday to put down a marker in its Bundesliga opener. The results: Premier League: Newcastle 2 (Wilson 5, Murphy 40) lost to West Ham 4 (Cresswell 18, Benrahma 53, Soucek 63, Antonio 66). Saturday: Premier League: Norwich 0 lost to Liverpool 3 (Jota 26, Firmino 65, Salah 74).

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2021 16:54 UTC