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English Premier League: Top five goals of the weekend – Matchday 1

By Ashley Anthony

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Richarlison de Andrade of Everton during the Pre-Season Friendly between Everton and Valencia at Goodison Park on August 4, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 04: Richarlison de Andrade of Everton during the Pre-Season Friendly between Everton and Valencia at Goodison Park on August 4, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lynne Cameron/Getty Images) /
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The Egyptian started his defending campaign in style when he helped Liverpool bludgeoned West Ham back to London.

A simple tap in, yes. However, it was the great movement of the team and incisive decision-making that was fantastic to get them off the mark. From the right back, Trent, with an inch-perfect pass to hit the key figure in the middle of the park on Sunday, Naby Keita.

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He then ran the ball closer to the Hammers’ goalmouth and released Robertson, the other fullback with a delayed pass, who then squared it for the golden boot boy, Mohamed Salah. Great team goal from the Reds to start the English Premier League.

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