In Liverpool and Manchester City's first meeting of the 2022/23 season, it was Jurgen Klopp's talented side who emerged victorious.The Reds beat their fierce rivals in the Community Shield by a scoreline of 3-1 and they fully deserved the win.City were below par by their lofty standards at the King Power Stadium, with summer acquisition Erling Haaland having a bit of a shocker.Trent Alexander-Arnold put Liverpool in front on 21 minutes, before Pep Guardiola's team drew level in the 70th minute through Julian Alvarez.But the Merseyside outfit regained their one goal lead soon after when Mohamed Salah converted emphatically from the penalty spot.Ruben Dias was adjudged to have handled the ball from Darwin Nunez's knock down and Liverpool's main man gobbled up the scoring opportunity.Salah's penalty low into the corner of Ederson's net was brilliant, as were James Milner's actions just before his teammate made contact with the ball.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores their side's second goal from a penalty, following a VAR Review confirms a handball by Ruben Dias of Manchester City ( not pictured ), during The FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at The King Power Stadium on July 30, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)One football fan on Twitter has noticed that the veteran midfielder mimicked Salah's run up from the edge of the box, which would have given him a clear advantage over the City players had the spot kick been missed.You simply have to admire the unwavering desire to win from the 36-year-old...
Video: Milner mimicked Salah's run up for penalty vs Man City
If Ederson had got his hands to Salah's penalty and pushed it wide of the goal, Milner was perfectly placed to fire home the rebound.
Sometimes, it's the smallest details that make all the difference in football and as the old saying goes, if you fail to prepare, you must prepare to fail!
Liverpool's victory over City in Leicester last Saturday, which saw Nunez score in stoppage-time to make it 3-1, means they will go into the new Premier League season full of confidence.
The Reds' first game of the new campaign sees them make the trip to west London for a match against newly-promoted Fulham, before they host Crystal Palace on the first Monday Night Football of 2022/23.
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After that is Liverpool's first big test of the season. They come face-to-face with arch nemesis Manchester United on August 22nd, which promises to be an absolute corker at Old Trafford.