PHILGOOD FACTORS FOR REDS

WHAT an opening-weekend thriller to kick-start the new season.

- BY RYAN TAYLOR

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool ended up nabbing all three points as Philippe Coutinho struck twice - including a stunning free-kick - to down Arsene Wenger's Gunners.

This was a statement of intent from the Reds after failing to qualify for European football the previous season, having also lost the Europa League Final to Sevilla in Basel.

Arsenal were itching to go one better after missing out on the Premier League title to Leicester.