Liverpool is now unbeaten in its last 13 games against Norwich City as it started its English Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over the newly-promoted side.
The reigning European champion barely broke a sweat under the Anfield lights as they ran riot against its inexperienced opposition.In fairness, the disparity between the two clubs was clear before a ball was even kicked on Friday.
Liverpool is defending its UEFA Champions League trophy this season whilst chasing a 19th domestic title. Meanwhile, Norwich was playing in its first top flight game for three years.An already challenging evening quickly became a lot more difficult for the underdogs as Scottish international Grant Hanley scored a calamitous own goal.
The experienced defender was one of only two Norwich players who had previously tasted life in the top flight but his error opened the door for an emphatic Liverpool win.
Egyptian star Mo Salah quickly doubled his side's lead before Virgil van Dijk and Divock Origi made it 4-0 at halftime.
However, Teemu Pukki -- who was last season's top scorer in British football's second tier -- gave the visiting fans something to cheer about after he swept home a consolation goal in the second half.