Thursday, August 20, 2009

Torres back on song as Liverpool crush Stoke


Fernando Torres stole the show as Liverpool got their season up and running with a 4-0 victory over Stoke at Anfield on Wednesday.

Having lost their opening game at Tottenham 2-1, Rafael Benitez's side were under pressure to overcome a team they twice failed to beat last season.

Spain international Torres gave his side the perfect start by notching his first goal of the campaign in the fourth minute before Glen Johnson marked his home debut by making it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time.

Holland international Dirk Kuyt increased Liverpool's lead in the 78th minute and David Ngog put the seal on an impressive display in stoppage time. Click to read more...

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