Liverpool stay perfect

LONDON, England (AP):

Mohamed Salah won a first-half penalty converted by James Milner and also played in Sadio Mane for a late goal as Liverpool beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0 yesterday for their second straight win to open the Premier League.

In a typical all-action display by Salah, the Egypt forward was also the player fouled by Aaron Wan-Bissaka that earned the Palace right back a straight red card in the 75th minute because he was the last man.

The score was 1-0 at the time, Milner having slotted in the penalty on the stroke of half-time after Salah tumbled under a challenge from Mamadou Sakho.

Mane secured victory in the third minute of stoppage time when he ran on to a pass from his own half by Salah, advanced half the length of the field, and rounded the goalkeeper to shoot into an empty net.

POTENTIAL THREAT

Liverpool started the season with a 4-0 thrashing of West Ham and are living up to their billing as a potential threat to title favourites Manchester City, the defending champions.

Liverpool have yet to concede a goal and carry a constant threat with their front three of Salah - last season's top scorer in the Premier League - Mane and Roberto Firmino. Mane already has three goals this season.

The closest Palace came to scoring was when Andros Townsend curled a long-range shot against the crossbar in the first half.

Liverpool and City are two of six teams with the maximum six points.