Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the Premier League opener between last year’s champions. Liverpool begin their first defence of a top-flight title in 30 years at home to Marcelo Bielsa’s Championship winners. Leeds are back on the big stage after a 16-year absence and will be eager to spring an early surprise at a fan-free Anfield. Kick off 17:30 BST.
Premier League / Matchday 1
Anfield / 12.09.2020
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- M. Salah(4' PEN, 33', 88' PEN)
- V. van Dijk(20')
- J. Harrison(12')
- P. Bamford(30')
- M. Klich(66')
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Updated 12/09/2020 at 20:59 GMT+1
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Read the match report from an Anfield thriller below!
End of 2nd Half
90+4'
FT: Liverpool 4-3 Leeds. Salah's treble leads the Reds to victory after the newly-promoted Whites had levelled on three occasions. The Merseysiders' title defence is up and running but Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds earned many more admirers this evening.
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90+1'
Four minutes added.
90'
LIVERPOOL CHANGE: Matip on for TAA.
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On
J. Matip
Liverpool
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Off
T. Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool
Fouls1
Free Kicks3
Corners4
89'
That's really hard on Leeds. They have been superb today. But Liverpool so often find a way. That's why they are PL champions.
88'
GOAL! Salah slams in his hat-trick from the spot with a cool finish into the corner.
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Penalty
M. Salah
Liverpool
Goals3
On target3
Blocked Shots5
Fouls1
87'
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL! Fabinho tripped.
84'
Bielsa is pacing on the touchline. His side are close to a superb result. Liverpool are pressing.
82'
LEEDS CHANGE: Shackleton on for Klich.
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On
J. Shackleton
Leeds United
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Off
M. Klich
Leeds United
Goals1
On target1
Fouls2
80'
Van Dijk chests and volleys home at the far post from a right-wing corner - but the referee chalks it off for a foul by Jones.
78'
Salah cuts in from the right and lays it neatly into the path of Wijnaldum, who sees his shot well blocked.
77'
Phillips curves a 25-30 yard free kick just wide of the far post. Leeds believe they can win this.
77'
Firmino booked.
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Yellow card
R. Firmino
Liverpool
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
76'
A former Reds isn't too impressed by Liverpool's defending today. He's no doubt not alone!
74'
72'
70'
Salah arrives on the edge of the box on the volley, but flashes over on his right peg.
68'
66'
GOAL! It's 3-3! Klich takes a pass on the run into the box and volleys a sumptuous shot into the far corner.
Goal
M. Klich
Leeds United
Goals1
On target1
Fouls1
66'
LIVERPOOL CHANGE: Jones on for Henderson.
On
C. Jones
Liverpool
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Off
J. Henderson
Liverpool
On target1
Free Kicks1