5 things we learnt from match day 1 of the 2018/2019 Premier League season.

#4 Liverpool make it 500 wins in the Premier League era

Liverpool fans were in jubilant mood as their team thrashed West Ham by 4-0

There is some sense of optimism surrounding the Liverpool players. They came into this season with some new energy scoring 31 goals in their last 5 pre-season friendlies. It was imperative that the team from Merseyside started the season well. In addition, Jurgen Klopp's men had a milestone in sight as they knew a win against the Hammers will take them to 500 wins in the Premier League era. This milestone was easily achieved as Liverpool brushed West Ham aside by 4-0. Goals from Mane, Salah and Sturridge ensured that Liverpool will start the season on a positive note.

#3 Everton remain top of red cards chart

Jagielka receives a red card after a dangerous tackle on Jota

We all know a Merseyside fixture can be very feisty but then the blue side of Merseyside tends to be more consistent with their intensity and feistiness when it comes to the Premier League. Everton played more than half of the game against Wolves with a man less because of a red card is shown to Phil Jagielka. That red card meant that Everton will now stretch their lead on top of the all-time red card charts.

Everton have 90 red cards in the Premier League era