Liverpool’s third goal against Hoffenheim clearly stirred Jürgen Klopp’s loins.

Launching a vicious trademark airshot uppercut towards the crowd, he screamed, “That’s football”; a profound statement given the vein-popping moment.

Of course, it depends on your level. For the vast majority, “that’s football” means awful first touches, easily intercepted and overly ambitious long passes, scuffed shots from 30 yards, team-mates berating you for an unnecessary flick-on and tackles so late they arrived in a different time zone.

For those of us who can’t lay on an assist like Roberto Firmino, these are the real joys of the game. And the beauty of it? Anyone can balls-up a simple 12-yard pass. Kids, put down your smartphones and get involved. It’s that easy.

Speaking of misplaced 12-yard passes, Granit Xhaka travels to Anfield with his Arsenal team-mates fresh from being called out by Arsène Wenger for the defeat by Stoke City.

Two leaky defences promise plenty of goals. Can Liverpool ride the wave of their Champions League qualification or will Arsenal quieten the #WengerOut noises?

11am kick-offs unless stated

Tomorrow

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester City

8.30am

Early thoughts that Bournemouth would start the season well have proven wide of the mark ... and now they have a tough run of fixtures, starting with the visit of City.

Pep Guardiola’s side could really find their goalscoring form on the South Coast. Prediction: 1-3

Crystal Palace v Swansea City

Palace looked compact at Anfield but they need to discover their attacking mojo — and Christian Benteke has to brush up on converting from six yards.

Tammy Abraham has not made much of an impact yet for Swansea so this could be a slugfest between two early-season strugglers. Prediction: 0-1

Huddersfield Town v Southampton

The Pride of Yorkshire (sorry Leeds United fans) have made a sensational start to the campaign but, in many ways, this is their first real test. A seasoned Saints team, albeit likely to be without Mario Lemina, with Manolo Gabbiadini suggesting he is returning to form will pose the high-pressing Terriers real problems. Prediction: 1-1

Newcastle United v West Ham United

It’s tempting to get really down on Newcastle after the opening two games. They have not looked ready for the Premier League but defeats to Spurs and at a buoyant, carnival-like Huddersfield are not terminal.

This gives them the chance to get their fans behind them. West Ham look chaotic but with individuals who can win them points. Prediction: 2-2

Watford v Brighton & Hove Albion

Marco Silva has wasted no time in getting his team organised and Watford fans are suddenly, and let’s hope for their sake, ironically, eying the Champions League places.

Nevertheless, the home team have been impressive and should see off Brighton. Prediction: 2-0

Manchester United v Leicester City

1.30pm

Leicester have the capability to challenge United here but José Mourinho’s side already have the look of a José juggernaut, full of physical specimens.

This should be the toughest league test for United so far but, with Romelu Lukaku hitting the ground running, should continue their winning run. Prediction: 3-1

Sunday

Chelsea v Everton

8.30am

Wayne Rooney looks lean and rejuvenated since his move back to Everton, and will now have even more energy to give his home-town club having retired from England duty. Cue a lot of sniffy comments about the striker’s career. As far as this writer is concerned, he’s the most exciting English player second only to Gazza in my lifetime. And now he has Gylfi Sigurdsson to play alongside, a man who can find the bottom corner, on the stretch, from 50 yards. Impressive, although they may have to settle for a point against champions Chelsea. Prediction: 1-1

West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City

8.30am

When did Stoke get interesting? Probably when Jesé signed up, to be honest. Specifically when he produced a scintillating dragback, embarrassing an Arsenal defender last weekend.

Apparently, the former Real Madrid man’s musical skills are less impressive (advice: don’t Google it). Anyway, this is, literally, the most exciting I have ever been about Stoke.

Sadly for them, they go up against old boss Tony Pulis and his in-form, and super organised, gritty, insert stereotype here, team. Prediction: 2-1

Liverpool v Arsenal

Noon

Goals are guaranteed, surely. Alexis Sánchez is due back for Arsenal, which will give the Gunners a huge lift. That, plus the fact they have had a rest in Champions League week, gives them a timely-boost heading to Anfield.

The opening 20 minutes could dictate this one, with Liverpool likely to go for the jugular early doors. Hopefully, a cracker. Prediction: 3-2

Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley

Noon

A chance for Spurs to really start to feel at home. Defeat by Burnley and the hoodoo may actually be real, no disrespect to Sean Dyche’s Chelsea-slaying Clarets.

If the “home” team play like they did against Chelsea, then surely they will get the three points. Prediction: 2-0