Tottenham Hotspur got Liverpool's title challenge off to a shaky start by beating them 2-1 at White Hart Lane.
Benoit Assou-Ekotto had put Spurs in front, before the Reds equalised with a Steven Gerrard penalty after Heurelho Gomes brought Glen Johnson down.
But minutes later Sebastien Bassong, making his debut for Tottenham, headed in the winner.
But minutes later Sebastien Bassong, making his debut for Tottenham, headed in the winner.
Earlier, Manchester United kicked off their Premier League title defence with a 1-0 win over Birmingham City.
Wayne Rooney tapped in the winner at Old Trafford after his header had hit the post, giving him his 99th goal for the club.
Wayne Rooney tapped in the winner at Old Trafford after his header had hit the post, giving him his 99th goal for the club.
After the break, Christian Benitez came close to scoring on his debut for Birmingham City, but he was denied by a brilliant save from Ben Foster.
And Michael Owen missed a chance to put United 2-0 up in the closing minutes.
He was left one-on-one with Joe Hart, but his strike bounced off the goalkeeper's leg.
He was left one-on-one with Joe Hart, but his strike bounced off the goalkeeper's leg.
-Nathan133
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