The opening Saturday of the Premier League flattered to deceive somewhat.
That's a strange thing to say about a day that saw a simultaneous bicycle kick result in a goal, but it felt as though there was something lacking.
Manchester United's victory over Bournemouth suggested Sunday might be better, though, and then Arsenal v Liverpool knocked it out the park.
We might have guessed we'd be in for goals when Arsenal's inexperienced centre-back pairing was announced.
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But Arsenal took a first-half lead, due in no small part to Alberto Moreno.
First, the Liverpool left-back gave away a penalty, which Theo Walcott saw saved by Simon Mignolet, and then he left Walcott in acres of space to make amends.
Some fans weren't best pleased.
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We say 'some'...
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Philippe Coutinho's stunning free-kick meant it was all square at the break, though.
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And what a free-kick it was.
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Shortly after the break, Adam Lallana gave Klopp's team the lead for the first time.
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Moreno might not have found the net, but Liverpool soon added two more through Coutinho and Sadio Mane, leaving the hosts with a lot to do.
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The Brazilian's second of the game was impressive, but Mane's solo effort was something else.
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Substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain quickly pulled one back, but it didn't even paper over the cracks.
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Chambers made it 3-4 with 15 minutes to go.
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Wenger's refusal to spend came in for some criticism, and one senses he might dip back into the transfer market before August is out.
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Chambers had something in common with many of today's scorers.
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It might have been stressful for Arsenal and Liverpool fans, but neutrals were loving it.
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We can all agree that this season needs more of the same on a weekly basis. Well, unless you're an Arsenal fan.
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