With Cesc out the door, I really don't like the look of Arsenal. They seemed very disjointed and frankly, lacking the connective passing that we've come to expect from them. Ripe for the picking perhaps?

As for Liverpool, that first 45 was wonderful to watch, as they looked dangerous every single time they had possession. I think Adam was a great signing as for the first time since Xabi Alonso left we have someone who can QB from deep. I also thought Enrique and Downing looked lively. The second 45, not so much. It was quite nice to realize that we actually have quality on the bench as both Raul and Dirk came on, but I too would have liked for more one touch passing and less kick the ball high to Andy Carroll. Once Gerrard gets healthy and in to the lineup, in Henderson's place most likely, as well as Glen Johnson or Martin Kelly on the right I think we may have one of the most balanced lineups in the league, which is something I never could have said last year.

All in all, a decent start, and much more lively football to come I hope! We may be getting Arsenal at just the right time as well.

Take care all.