Sturridge scores 1st goal of Premier League season

Daniel Sturridge (left) celebrates scoring the first Premier League goal of the season at Anfield on Saturday. Sturridge had the honour of scoring the first goal of the new Premier League season on Saturday when he put Liverpool ahead against Stoke City. (AFP)

Daniel Sturridge had the honour of scoring the first goal of the new Premier League season on Saturday when he put Liverpool ahead against Stoke City.

The England striker drilled a crisp low shot past Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic from just outside the penalty area in the 37th minute of the season's opening game at Anfield.