Success for Liverpool in Europa League start

Liverpool got their Europa League campaign off to a winning start, but Newcastle and Tottenham both drew their opening group games.

Liverpool won 5-3 away to Young Boys of Switzerland – Jonjo Shelvey came off the bench to score twice.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says the result sets them up nicely for Sundays Premier League clash with Manchester United:

Tottenham and Newcastle were both held to scoreless draws.

Spurs were at home to Lazio while Newcastle were away to  Maritimo