Liverpool easily beat Premier League champions Leicester 4-1 in their first home game of the season. Jurgen Klopp's men were impressive up front, but with shaky backline.
The Reds took control of the game with Roberto Firmino converting James Milner's pass and Daniel Sturridge backheeled to Sadio Mane to clip home a second.
But Leicester were given hope when Lucas inexplicably passed the ball to Jamie Vardy to shoot into an empty net.
However, Adam Lallana sealed the win by firing a shot into the top corner and Firmino got a second from Mane's pass.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds are up to seven points from four games, having played their first three matches on the road because of the expansion of Anfield's Main Stand.
Meanwhile, Leicester remain on four points as they prepare for their Champions League debut against Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet picked up blood injuries to his nose and then eye, but he lasted the 90 minutes with summer
signing Loris Karius remaining on the bench.
Managers reaction
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp told BBC Sport: "It was a tough game against a really strong opponent.
"This team is really capable of a lot of exciting things. We played quick but then we conceded and had to show we could fight and stay in the game.
"I don't think about where we can reach. We have to be really strong in this league. We have had four away games to begin with, so let's go for it, enjoy it and today I saw some really wonderful things."
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri: "Liverpool played well and deserved to win. We started well, but after the first goal we lost our shape a little.
"We tried in the second half, but everything Liverpool tried came good. We created chances, but were a little unlucky.
"We have to clear our minds for the next match. When we have lost in the past, we have always had a good reaction."
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