Liverpool ease into new Premier League season by cruising past Norwich City
Virgil van Dijk made a winning return from injury as Liverpool eased to a 3-0 win at Norwich to open their Premier League season on Saturday. Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah were on target for Jurgen Klopp's men as they made a promising start to their quest to take back the Premier League title from Manchester City.
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- Published Date: 09:50 | 14 August 2021
- Modified Date: 09:55 | 14 August 2021
Liverpool eased into the new Premier League season as goals by Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah earned them a 3-0 victory at promoted Norwich City on Saturday.
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.
Norwich had their chances but once Jota gave Liverpool the lead in the 26th minute the visitors were in command.
Salah set up Firmino to make it 2-0 in the 65th minute and then sealed the points nine minutes later with a neat finish.