After Darwin Nunez lost his head, it took him some considerable time to leave the field. It will be no consolation but maybe his eventual, ignominious departure somehow inspired Liverpool to a point.
A worldie from Luis Diaz soon followed and Jurgen Klopp’s side avoided a defeat that briefly seemed likely after the Nunez moment of madness. But make no mistake, this was setback number two in Premier League game number two for Liverpool.
Nunez will now miss the next three matches and Jurgen Klopp’s side are scratching around for their top form. As a 30th birthday party for the Premier League, this was hardly a swish bash - more beer and sandwiches than champagne and caviar.
