So far, so good. Liverpool FC Reloaded might not be fully firing just yet, but their ammunition is already giving Premier League rivals cause for concern.
Only the controversial, VAR-infected defeat at Tottenham Hotspur has prevented Jurgen Klopp's side from starting their top-flight campaign without defeat having negotiated the final 11 games of last season unbeaten.
With five of their opening eight matches this term away from home and already having faced four of last season's top eight - three on the road - along with traditional heavyweights Chelsea, it hasn't been the easiest of openings. Nevertheless, a haul of 17 points has left the Reds only three off the summit.
Reasons for encouragement, for sure. But closer analysis of the statistics highlight areas where Liverpool clearly can do better, along with others in which their success may come as a surprise.
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In terms of tangible values, Liverpool stand in a reasonable position. Only Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Brighton have scored more than the 18 goals the Reds have managed this season, while defensively just five teams have conceded more than the nine Liverpool have leaked.
Using the expected goals metric, Liverpool have scored more times than would have been anticipated - their xG of 16.8 is bettered only by Newcastle - while at the back they have conceded fewer than their xGA, expected goals against, of 11.5 would suggest. However, that figure is the 11th highest in the league, indicating they are still conceding too many chances.
Indeed, while their xGD - expected goal difference - is the fifth highest, away
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