Daniel Sturridge ensures winning start for Liverpool

Simon Mignolet an instant hero after late penalty save from Stoke’s Jonathan Walters

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge celebrates with Steven Gerrard (top) and team mates after scoring the winner against Stoke City at Anfield. Photograph : Diamant Meqa

at Anfield and Simon Mignolet ensured they kept it with a late penalty save from Ireland’s Jonathan Walters.

England striker Sturridge was passed fit after mising most of pre-season with an ankle injury and his goal 37th minute striker from 25 yards saw him pick where he left off last season after his move from Chelsea in January.