Brendan's pledge for Britannia return
Liverpool head to Stoke City this weekend with the double aim of redemption at the Britannia Stadium and kicking off the campaign on the front foot.
As he previewed Sunday's game at his pre-match press conference, Brendan Rodgers naturally fielded a number of questions on what happened last time they made the trip.
It was 11 weeks ago that the Reds were stunned 6-1 by Stoke in their final fixture of the season.
Rodgers and his players have had all summer to reflect on the shock, disappointment and frustration of that result, and plot revenge this time around.
"We'll certainly be better than what we were last year, that's for sure," said the manager.
"That was a one-off game in terms of the whole experience. It was incredible; in every aspect of football and high-class football, we lacked in everything.
"It was something that was very surprising and something that was very disappointing.
"We'll look to return to the levels that we've had over a couple of seasons here in terms of organisation and fight. Then obviously you add the talent to that and it gives us the chance to win the game.
"Stoke is always a difficult place to go. Mark [Hughes] has done an excellent job in the time that he's been there. We know it will be a tough game, but it will certainly be tougher for them than it was last year.
"I've always said the first eight games are vital for you. A good start will be important for us. The challenge is as great as it has ever been for places in the Premier League.
"We'll certainly be looking to fight and make a good start."