Following a one-sided contest, Liverpool come away with all three points at the full-time whistle. Two first-half strikes from Jota set the Reds on their way, before three quick-fire goals after half-time put Liverpool out of sight. A ruthless counter saw Salah find the net two minutes after the restart, Mane then chipped Sportiello to make it four, before Jota secured his hat-trick and the points for the reigning Premier League champions.
Gasperini will be hoping for a much better showing from his side after the break. The hosts have yet to really trouble Liverpool’s defence, with Joe Gomez and Williams thus far comfortable in dealing with Muriel and Zapata.