It was a good start

I thought Liverpool opened their English Premier League campaign in a good, positive manner. They did well to win away at Aston Villa. And what a goal by Steven Gerrard with the stunning free kick.

I watched Liverpool play their first match against Sheffield United at Brammal Lane at the beginning of last season. Then the manager had obviously made a mistake with his team selection and that was reflected with a 1-1 draw, with Liverpool only able to earn a draw with a dubious penalty.

Last night however, it was a strong team that the manager had sent out. The partnership of Kuyt and new boy Torres looks very promising.

Gerrard and Alonso in the middle of the park were excellent. Riise as a left sided midfielder had a good game. Babel, of what he showed in a brief appearance, looked like a worthy addition to the team.

The signs are there. This Liverpool team looks good and strong. Let's now hope for some consistent performance all around.