Following Liverpool’s 4-1 win at Man City on Saturday evening, we bring you the best social media reaction from during and after the game.
It was a dream reaction to defeat to Crystal Palace last time out, as Jurgen Klopp‘s Liverpool thumped City 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Goals from Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Martin Skrtel, as well as an Eliaquim Mangala own goal, gave the Reds the victory, with Sergio Aguero’s wonderstrike proving a mere consolation. Martin Skrtel added the icing on the cake late on with a powerful volley.
Here is how social media reacted throughout proceedings.
It was a first game against his old side for Raheem Sterling, and the 20-year-old was received decidedly poorly by the travelling Kop, with boos ringing around the Etihad with his every touch – and Twitter following suit.
The WHOLE stadium looking at Sterling. Nervous on the ball
— Now Jurgen-a Believe Us (@WhatAHetSon) November 21, 2015
Mangala’s early own goal, clipping the ball beyond Joe Hart following Firmino’s cut-back, gave supporters an early boost.
Mangala hahahahah
— Sai (@TheEngancheRole) November 21, 2015
Defensive howler and it ain't a Liverpool player
— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) November 21, 2015
Get in Reds!
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) November 21, 2015
Good timing! What a start with an early goal
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) November 21, 2015
Quality start! ????#LFC
— Joe Gomez (@J_Gomez97) November 21, 2015
That goal, and much of Liverpool’s attacking play, came as a result of some exemplary pressing play from the Reds’ attacking line, with Firmino, Coutinho and Adam Lallana pushing City’s defence back at every opportunity.
Coutinho proves to be problematic for #MCFC to deal with once again. Intelligent pressing and a smart pass in the build-up to the goal.#LFC
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) November 21, 2015
Liverpool's goal is all about pressing the ball higher up the pitch and forcing the opposition side to make mistakes.. #LFC #MCFC
— fabrice muamba (@fmuamba6) November 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/Liverpool_World/status/668123315471556608
Liverpool pressing from the front making it difficult for the home side once again. #MCIvLIV
— Graham Goddard * (@graham_goddard) November 21, 2015
At the moment this looks like perfect coaching and tactics but imperfect players.
— Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) November 21, 2015
Some trademark endeavour from Klopp’s Brazilian duo saw Coutinho slide the ball wide of Hart on 23 minutes.
Brazilian Magic between Firmino & Coutinho
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) November 21, 2015
This is absolutely sensational stuff #LFC
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 21, 2015
What a goal!!!!! Get in @LFC great play
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) November 21, 2015
@Phil_Coutinho ???
— Cameron Brannagan (@Cameron246bran) November 21, 2015
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/668125258017280000
Two assists for Firmino. A big up yours to those who doubted him.
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) November 21, 2015
And Coutinho turned provider nine minutes later, allowing Firmino the most simple of finishes on the edge of the six-yard box.
THREE NIL. THREE! Firmino.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) November 21, 2015
Stop it ??
— Cameron Brannagan (@Cameron246bran) November 21, 2015
THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) November 21, 2015
In dream land!!!
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) November 21, 2015
What a goal!?
— DanielTrickett-Smith (@TrickettSmith) November 21, 2015
This is Klopp's Liverpool
— LFCTS (@LFCTS) November 21, 2015
Some suspect defending from Skrtel gave City hope just before half-time, with the defender’s poor clearance leading to an astonishing long-range finish from the Argentine.
Uh-oh
— Luke (@LFCLuke95) November 21, 2015
Great finish from Kun. Issue in the usual place there.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) November 21, 2015
Aguero 3-1. Skrtel's misplaced pass at fault.
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) November 21, 2015
Aguero, best finisher in the league. #MCFCvLFC
— Angry Bosnian Fan (@AngryBosnianFan) November 21, 2015
With City making two substitutions at the break, Manuel Pellegrini’s men looked to apply the pressure early on in the second half, aided by a shocking backpass from Liverpool’s captain, James Milner.
Milner!?
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) November 21, 2015
There's errors and there's that
— Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) November 21, 2015
Liverpool captain James Milner.
— Sai (@TheEngancheRole) November 21, 2015
But as the Reds imposed themselves once again, Klopp was able to withdraw his two stars, with Coutinho and Firmino both departing to adulation from the Liverpool support.
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/668141304614928384
Fantastic performance by Firmino today.
— Luke (@LFCLuke95) November 21, 2015
Firmino leaves the field having been involved in all four clear-cut chances (created one, shot three) and also 'assisted' the opening goal.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) November 21, 2015
Christian Benteke replaces Roberto Firmino, who has been exceptional today. Best performance for #LFC since his summer switch.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) November 21, 2015
Firmino off. Benteke on. Incredible performance by the Brazilian.
— Viktor Fagerström (@ViktorFagerLFC) November 21, 2015
It just got better as Skrtel converted with a volleyed finish on 81 minutes, sealing victory for Klopp’s side.
I taught Skrtel that every day at Melwood!!
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 21, 2015
Get in !!!!!!!!!!! ??????????
— Danny Ings (@IngsDanny) November 21, 2015
Skrtel showing them how to finish.
— Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) November 21, 2015
And a buoyant fanbase dreamed of glory…
You've been Klopped pic.twitter.com/G4Cms5HDtX
— KOP ICE (@kopice86) November 21, 2015
8 points from trips to City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham. 7 of them came under Klopp. We believe Jurgen. We believe.
— Luke (@LFCLuke95) November 21, 2015
We can't, can we? #TheTitle
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 21, 2015
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