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Coutinho's last minute strike helps Liverpool beat Stoke City one nil

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Liverpool secured a one nil win over Stoke City in its first match of the 2015-16 Premier League season at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.

Philippe Coutinho's stunning long strike in the 86th minute gave Liverpool its winning goal,the BBC reported.

Stoke's Glen Johnson had a chance to put his side in the lead during the first half, but could not succeed.

Simon Mignolet managed to stop Stoke's Charlie Adam's free kick, which almost sneaked in at the back post.

Liverpool will now play their next match with Bournemouth.

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First Published: Aug 10 2015 | 1:10 PM IST

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