Fernando Torres scored his first goal in 10 games as Liverpool kick-started their Premier League football campaign with a 1-nil win over West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.
Big spending Manchester City, who beat Liverpool 3-nil last week were beaten 1-nil at Sunderland where Darren Bent's stoppage time penalty gave the home side all three points.
In earlier action Bolton fought back from 2-nil down to draw 2-2 at home with Birmingham City, recovering after their Finnish international goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen was sent off for a senseless foul in the first half after slapping Birmingham's Roger Johnson in the face.
Torres struck the winner for Liverpool after 65 minutes at Anfield when he volleyed in a cross from Dirk Kuyt.
Albion ended with 10 men after midfielder James Morrison was sent off for a late challenge on Torres four minutes from time.
