After last weekend's Community Shield shenanigans, it's all kicking off for real at Anfield on Friday night.
But if you're having a punt, have a quick read of our Pools punting preview.
We've asked our squad of first team writers, the men and women who know their teams best, to give us an insight into what we should be looking out for this weekend.
Ian Doyle, who has seen every Liverpool pre-season match this summer, gives his rundown.
Win, lose or draw?
Liverpool 3-0 Norwich City - which is a tasty 5/1 with thepools.com . The Reds had a bit of an iffy pre-season in terms of results, but the performances against Lyon and Manchester City underlined they remain a force to be reckoned with. Norwich will be keen to impress, will cause some problems, but Liverpool will want to make a statement.
Who’s a good bet for first scorer?
Mohamed Salah. He did just about everything against City on Wembley BUT score, so he'll surely have found his range for Friday. Don't look beyond the 5/2 with thepools.com for first scorer. Any time is 6/10.
Who’s on the naughty step?
Looks like Joe Gomez could start for Liverpool, and I'd be minded to back him. But under three cards is 8/13 with thepools.com and Michael Oliver, who showed no cards at all in his last two games of last season, is in charge.
Who’s on pens?
If Milner plays, and there's no guarantee of that, he's definitely the number one taker. After that, it's Salah. Milner is 17/2 first scorer with thepools.com
Will The Reds keep a clean sheet?
Norwich, as mentioned, will give it a go, and will certainly look to set-pieces and the counter-attack, but Liverpool had the bit between their teeth after their early concession against City. They will want to start with a shut-out. Both Teams To Score 'No' is 8/15 with thepools.com
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