Portsmouth's progress continued into 2007–08, with the club enjoying their best season for over 50 years, starting on a good note after a 1–0 victory over Fulham and a penalty shootout win over Liverpool saw them clinch the Asia Trophy, prevailing 4–2 over Liverpool after the match had ended in a goalless draw. Two Premier League draws with newly promoted Derby County and reigning champions Manchester United preserved their unbeaten start to the season before they scored their first league victory with a 3–1 success over Bolton at Fratton Park on 18 August. After winning none of their next three games, Portsmouth dropped to 17th in the table, just above the relegation zone, but a 1–0 win over Blackburn at Ewood Park on 23 September secured them their first away win of the season and began a club record run of ten league games without defeat.