OPTA data shows that Liverpool was the first team in the Premier League to concede 2 goals per game but win in the first two rounds after Newcastle in 1960.

Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 and Newcastle 3-2 in the first two rounds of the Premier League. Although they achieved two consecutive victories, they also conceded 2 goals in each game.

Liverpool has become the first team to concede 2 goals and more in each of the first two rounds of the England Top League since Newcastle in the 1960/61 season but still win a complete victory.

However, Newcastle was relegated after the end of the season.