Welcome back Leeds. On the evidence of their first top flight appearance for 5964 days the Premier League is in for a treat from Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season, but they left Anfield cursing a self-inflicted failure to take a point from an enthralling duel with Liverpool.
The visitors were on course for a well-earned draw against the Premier League champions when their £30m record signing, Rodrigo, foolishly fouled fellow substitute Fabinho to gift Jürgen Klopp’s side an 88th minute penalty. Mohamed Salah, for the second time in the game, made no mistake from the spot and Liverpool were up and running. But only just. Salah became the first Liverpool player to score on the opening day for four consecutive seasons but this was a gruelling return against a vibrant Leeds team.
