Liverpool hold on for good start to campaign

Liverpool produced attacking excellence and then sheer defensive defiance to claim what could be a priceless Champions League victory.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2005 - 23:06

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Liverpool produced attacking excellence and then sheer defensive defiance to claim what could be a priceless Champions League victory.

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