Sadio Mane could not equal Teddy Sheringham’s Premier League record after firing blanks in Liverpool’s 4-1 triumph over Norwich City.
Sheringham remains the only player to score on the opening weekend in four consecutive campaigns – achieving that for Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur from 1992-93 through to 1995-96.
Going into this clash, Mane was a doubt having missed the club’s pre-season training programme following his involvement at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Sadio Mane has scored in @LFC’s opening #PL game in each of the last 3 seasons
The only player to score on the opening weekend in 4 consecutive campaigns is Teddy Sheringham#PLKickOff #LIVNOR pic.