Philippe Coutinho double and debutant, Sado Mane proves decisive as Jurgen Klopp’s men edged pass defenseless gunners in an explosive style as they defeated Arsenal 4-3 at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners opened the scoring through Theo Walcott moments after he had missed a penalty, but their guests drew level through Philippe Coutinho shortly before the break. Adam Lallana and Sadio Mane added the others for Liverpool who erased an early deficit to storm out to a 4-1 lead. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers made it closer than it really was in the end, but the Reds pick up a deserved three points in convincing fashion on opening weekend.
Efforts from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers reduced the deficit but could not give the hosts a dramatic equaliser.
Philippe Coutinho scored a brace as the Reds edge a seven-goal thriller in north London to pick up their first win at the Emirates since 2011.
The Gunners face champions Leicester next Saturday at 17:30 BST at the King Power Stadium. On the same day Liverpool are away again, this time at Burnley – that match kicks off at 15:00 BST.