Late goals from Divock Origi and James Milner saw Liverpool take an important 2-0 win away from their home clash with Sunderland.
Liverpool 2-0 Sunderland
Premier League, Anfield
November 26, 2016
Goals: Origi 75′, Milner (pen) 90+1′
Liverpool took on the relegation candidates on a frosty Saturday afternoon, looking to improve on the previous weekend’s 0-0 draw with Southampton.
It took a long time for the Reds to break the deadlock, and injury to Philippe Coutinho looked to put a considerable dampener of the fixture, but the Brazilian’s replacement, Origi, eventually beat the impressive Jordan Pickford on 75 minutes.
With a penalty from Milner sealing a 2-0 victory, the Reds extended their unbeaten Premier League run to 11 games, keeping up their challenge at the top of the table.
Here’s how supporters reacted to Liverpool’s latest triumph on social media.
After a slow start, Liverpool were a dealt a blow with Coutinho’s injury…
Here come all the injuries boys.
— Luke (@LFCLuke95) November 26, 2016
Coutinho down. Wonderful. Just wonderful
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 26, 2016
Sore one for Coutinho… He knew straight away… Come on Divock show us some magic.
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) November 26, 2016
Title hopes and top four hopes dashed!!
— ??????????? ?????? (@ChristopherG_W) November 26, 2016
The first half ended 0-0, with the Reds struggling to convert…
Liverpool's two games this season that were scoreless at half time also ended without goals:
0-0 Man U
0-0 Southampton— Mr. Numbers (@Mister_Numbers) November 26, 2016
Half time musings
– need to use our pace. Sunderland look comfortable with whatever we're doing
– Phil?????????
– forza Bobby 2nd half ??— Harinder Singh (@Harinder1977) November 26, 2016
Big half for #LFC. There will be huge concern for Coutinho but task is to put it out of mind and try to create some clear cut chances.
— Andy Kelly (@AndyK_LivNews) November 26, 2016
Liverpool aren't going to steam roller everyone, but 45 minutes is a long time to find a breakthrough. Relax!
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) November 26, 2016
Anyone up for bringing Gerrard on last 10?
— John Gibbons (@johngibbonsblog) November 26, 2016
Roberto Firmino went close with a low-range shot after the interval…
https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/802546947861184512
Moyes has hidden it well but there's definitely a couple of windows open in that bus he drove here. Feels like #LFC are about to find one.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) November 26, 2016
But with Anfield growing restless, Klopp called for a positive support…
Klopp going crazy at the fans in the Main Stand after they groan at a mislaced pass. Urging them to keep positive.
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) November 26, 2016
An animated Klopp whipping the Main Stand into life.
— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) November 26, 2016
Klopp has every right to have a go there. No positive noise has come from Anfield all day. Same on here. Negativity.
— L4 (@L4Kop10) November 26, 2016
And he was rewarded as Divock Origi’s shot finally beat Jordan Pickford…
Get in! #LFC
— Claire Rourke (@clairerourke) November 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheEngancheRole/status/802551345010065410
What a goal by Origi!
— Leroy | LFC Impulse (@LFCImpulse) November 26, 2016
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
— Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) November 26, 2016
Anfield engulfed by relief. Finally, after 75mins the breakthrough,.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) November 26, 2016
DIVOCK!!!!
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) November 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/802551609397940224
James Milner then made it 2-0 shortly after, dispatching his penalty with ease…
GOAL @LFC 2 @SunderlandAFC 0. You don't need me to tell you. Never in doubt
— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) November 26, 2016
Calm as you like. Keeper went the wrong way. That should be that.
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) November 26, 2016
This allowed Klopp to give 17-year-old Ben Woodburn his Liverpool debut…
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/802555435211489280
Fantastic to see @BenWoodburn on for last couple of minutes. 2-0 #LFC
— Andy Kelly (@AndyK_LivNews) November 26, 2016
Big roar accompanies the introduction of Ben Woodburn. Another special moment for staff at the #LFC Academy.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) November 26, 2016
And both the manager and his side were in for praise at full-time…
Great work from #LFC, kept plugging away and finally got the opener, kept their concentration and made it safe. 2-0, well deserved, top!
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) November 26, 2016
Klopp proving why he's a world class manager and why he's won so many trophies. He knows the importance of mentality and won it for us today
— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) November 26, 2016
Fantastic win. Such a stressful game, felt like the 2nd leg in a cup knockout where we had to win to get through. Incredible atmosphere!
— Red (@TaintlessRed) November 26, 2016
Far from pretty, but job done in the end. Great to see Origi get his goal. Fingers crossed the Coutinho injury isn't too serious. #LFC
— Sam Drury (@SamDrury11) November 26, 2016
Not the Liverpool we know. Jurgen Klopp building something special.
— Sai (@TheEngancheRole) November 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/802557743714410496
Liverpool have won in every way possible this season – coming from behind, leading from front, full-on blitz, grinding one out. That's good.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) November 26, 2016
Kloppo Man of the Match
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 26, 2016
Massive win for #LFC and you can attribute it to Klopp. Impact of whipping the crowd up when he did was pivotal. #beatthedrosswintheleague
— Nik Postinger (@nikpostinger) November 26, 2016
Klopp was huge today. Whipped the crowd into a frenzy. A rocking Anfield makes such a difference in those types of games.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) November 26, 2016
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