Now the real challenge awaits Liverpool

Only two more days to wait before another Premier League campaign washes over us and, after his impressive debut last time out, much will be expected of Jamie Carragher as he resumes his place in the Sky studios.

The broadcasting giant will churn out 116 live Premier League games between Saturday and next May. Arsenal and Crystal Palace get their ball rolling on Saturday, but it is Liverpool’s meeting with Southampton the following day at Anfield which intrigues more.

Brendan Rodgers has been a busy boy.