Liverpool succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Man United at Anfield on Sunday, as their top-four hopes suffered a major setback. We round-up the social media reaction from the game.
Well that was an absolutely miserable afternoon to be a Liverpool fan, wasn’t it?
It was a performance that simply never got going for Brendan Rodgers’ side, with United bossing proceedings immediately from kick-off.
Steven Gerrard‘s moment of madness just seconds after coming was a horrible way for the skipper to end his final match against United, but more importantly it damaged his team’s chance of getting back into the game greatly.
Liverpool 1-2 Man Utd FT:
Shots: 7-6
Passes completed: 307-474
Chances created: 5-4
Tackles won: 20-28What a game! pic.twitter.com/84ZXzzPW4f
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 22, 2015
Juan Mata expertly-taken double gave Louis van Gaal’s side victory, and although Daniel Sturridge pulled one back after 69 minutes, a draw never really looked on the cards.
The defeat leaves Liverpool five points adrift of United now, and their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League look extremely slim.
Here’s how social media reacted to the crucial loss, both during and after the game:
#LFC 1 #MUFC 2: Major blow to Reds' top 4 hopes. If only they had played with the same fight when they had 11 men. First half was dismal.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 22, 2015
Rodgers once said of Coutinho "if only we could find more like him" and that's looked true of Liverpool today
— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) March 22, 2015
Gerrard's second career red card against Man Utd. First was in 2011 for a foul on Michael Carrick.
— Richard Jolly ?? (@RichJolly) March 22, 2015
This gets put behind us now. Move on & learn from it, no more points dropped. Massive game against Arsenal next – statement time #LFC
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) March 22, 2015
‘schmee’ on the forums:
It’s a sad state of affairs that I’m now glad Gerrard won’t be able to play our next few games. The best I can say about his impact on this game was that after he went off United thought they were safe and lowered their play a bit which allowed us back into it.
This is an incredibly exciting, young team who will only learn from days like this. Plenty to be positive about still. #LFC
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) March 22, 2015
We got what we deserved. V poor performance from all but Sakho Skrtel and Mignolet
— Dan Holland (@danhollandlfc) March 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/M_Sweeting/status/579666780039327744
As for Gerrard, he needs to cut out the bravado and do the basics. Trying to put a 'stamp' on the game too literally cost #LFC today.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) March 22, 2015
‘AYBGerrardo’ on the forums:
When Gerrard did that and Mata scored his second, looked like an absolute nightmare of a day. But we showed fight and at 2-1 we looked the most likely to score.
https://twitter.com/MostarLFC/status/579661335257993216
https://twitter.com/WeAre_Liverpool/status/579665077340659712
So disappointing, no worse feeling.
— Josh Sexton (@jsexton24) March 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/pauldalglish/status/579665241031593986
‘t34m43’ on the forums”
We were well beaten to be honest, but still games change in moments had Lallana scored it would have 1-1 after a dire first half. Then Gerrard is a fool and the game is gone. But up to then our midfield was none existent, Sturridge was isolated for long long periods and the defensive weakness of Moreno was shown.
Devastating…
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) March 22, 2015
Steven Gerrard on his red card: "I just have to accept it. It was the right decision. I take full responsibility." pic.twitter.com/DE5FOynu7G
— Squawka (@Squawka) March 22, 2015
Let's not lionize Gerrard for apologizing. Sure he's disappointed, but wow what an idiotic thing to do.
— The Liverpool Offside (@LFCOffside) March 22, 2015
Still at Anfield. First thought: sufficient proof, if it were needed, that #lfc are a better side without Gerrard.
— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) March 22, 2015
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