Liverpool avoided a frustratingly familiar stalemate at Anfield thanks to Sadio Mane’s second goal against Frank de Boer’s Crystal Palace.
The Reds have become accustomed to firing blanks against the lesser sides of the Premier League in front of their own fans under Jurgen Klopp.
But Mane’s smartly taken strike with less than 20 minutes to play ensured the hosts secured their first win of the season.
Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho missed out on the action with a back injury and it remains unclear as to whether his future lies on Merseyside.