Benteke’s close-range goal at Anfield was allowed to stand by Pawson, despite team-mate Philippe Coutinho having been stood in an offside position and attempting to play the ball.

However, Rodgers insists he has always strove to play a style of football that is pleasing on the eye and sees no reasons why Liverpool’s new number nine should change that.

Thauvin said: “It’s not a problem for me to have such a high price-tag”. It’s very hard to call.”The linesman has made an excellent decision”. There was no way Philippe Coutinho was going to get the ball.

RK: I think Claudio Ranieri has realised that he has a good squad and support network around him and has left it alone rather than tinkering which may be the secret of their success so far. But, of course, Eddie (Howe) and Bournemouth will be disappointed because only a few weeks ago we’re told that is offside and it shouldn’t count.

“We are absolutely gutted to not take anything from the first two games but we have to draw a line under that now”. It was also his 43rd Premier League goal and 50th career goal in England, after three successful seasons at with the Villans.

The rules state: “A player in an offside position shall be penalised if he; 1″.

“What I’ve found was really effective, even at Championship level, was making runs constantly in behind”. Brendan Rodgers has added seven members to the team thus far, including a massive deal for Christian Benteke, who opened the scoring for the Reds in their first home game, albeit in controversial fashion.

“Firstly, from coaching perspective, we were very happy with the goal in terms of our short corner routine”, enthused the Northern Irishman.

The 25-year-old is being assessed on a daily basis and a decision on his fitness may not be taken until the day of the game.

On the opening day they slid past a solid looking Stoke City side.

A quote from 2012, shortly after his appointment, offered an indication into his pursuit of perfection.

“He’s a good finisher as well and his qualities are holding the ball up and bringing other players into play”.

“He was the goalscorer and at absolutely no point of the move was he offside”.

“I can understand the frustrations about the law and how it’s changing”. With Arsenal losing their first game of the season at home to West Ham United, and his team recording two 1-0 victories while integrating several new signings, Rodgers believes another away win would have a major impact on Liverpool’s morale.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has admitted he is a big doubt for Monday’s Premier League clash with Arsenal because of an injury to his heel, according to the Liverpool Echo.