Liverpool had lost five of their last eight league games the previous season .
The three new attackers combined with intimidating ease for Liverpool 's first goal , but the real highlight was their late winner : a remarkable long - range header from Steve Nicol .
Liverpool had lost five of Liverpool 's last eight league games the previous season .
The three new attackers combined with intimidating ease for Liverpool 's first goal , but the real highlight was their late winner : a remarkable long - range header from Steve Nicol .