Liverpool eased to a 4-1 win over Stoke at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, and we bring you the best fan reaction from during and after the game.
Liverpool 4-1 Stoke
Premier League – Anfield – Sunday 10th April 2016
Goals: Moreno (8), Sturridge (32), Origi (50 & 65); Bojan (22)
This was one of those end-of season matches that comes along every now and then, with Stoke never threatening to do much of note at Anfield.
Alberto Moreno drilled Liverpool into an early lead, and although Bojan equalised soon after, Daniel Sturridge made it 2-1 before half-time.
Divock Origi was introduced for the second-half, and his excellent cameo was rewarded with two goals. The Belgian is very much a man in form.
It was an enjoyable afternoon for Jurgen Klopp and his side, who leapfrog Stoke into eighth in the Premier League table.
Sheyi Ojo was given his debut by Klopp, and social media showed its support for the 18-year-old:
Huge day for young Sheyi Ojo who makes his first start for #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 10, 2016
Liverpool make 7 changes. Dortmund made 8 changes for their derby against Schalke. Thursday a big deal for both. Go Ojo!
— Paul Tomkins (@paul_tomkins) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/719163543250214914
Delighted for @sheyi_ojo getting his first league start, fully deserved. Big talent. Great opportunity for him to impress.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) April 10, 2016
Huge chance for Ojo to impress, well done big man @sheyi_ojo!
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) April 10, 2016
Premier League handed its Sheyi Ojo debut today. Is the League ready? Can it cope with the pace and power of Sheyi Ojo?
— B (@NTXZO) April 10, 2016
Moreno’s beautifully struck opener was met with great positivity:
Great goal, Moreno being urged to shoot so he did. 1-0 #LFC
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/719180380809650177
Moreno pic.twitter.com/LDPAZMkm3d
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) April 10, 2016
What a hit son! pic.twitter.com/VLC8HnFpyc
— GaGs (@GagsTandon) April 10, 2016
Moreno's first goal for #LFC since December 2014 v Swansea
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 10, 2016
Ojo’s brilliance allowed Sturridge to make it 2-1, as the teenager made a real impression in the opening 45 minutes at Anfield:
Ojo has a goal or assist every 45 minutes for Liverpool this season!
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) April 10, 2016
Sturridge! What an assist from Ojo. Wow! 2-1.
— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) April 10, 2016
Fantastic from Ojo, missed that pace, trickery and end-quality from wide positions all season.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/719186665147920388
Origi made a huge impact in the second-half, with supporters lauding the in-form youngster:
Pierre Emerick Origiyang
— Spion Kop (@TheKopHQ) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Liddellpool/status/719198688086724609
Anybody get instant flash backs of Fernando Torres vs Sunderland?.. #Origi #LFC
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) April 10, 2016
A man in form pic.twitter.com/ZlKsk7mFIS
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 10, 2016
What a finish https://t.co/u0yWIK3r3E
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) April 10, 2016
Following the final whistle, fans gave their thoughts on the richly-deserved win:
Impressed with Stewart and Ojo on their full Premier League debuts. Stewart assured throughout, Ojo a constant threat, assist was excellent.
— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) April 10, 2016
Made up with that today, well in Redmen, 4-1 and it felt like #LFC were just coasting along.We're saving the blood and thunder for Thursday.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) April 10, 2016
Dominant performance by @LFC today, and first brace for Origi. Just missing Sturridge dance…
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) April 10, 2016
Very enjoyable, that was. Couple of weeks back said that I liked how Origi was performing but he needed goals. He's answered me this week.
— Paul Grech (@paul_grech) April 10, 2016
Hope in your heart on the forum:
One of the very best for me was Milner, with a genuine fighting display, and two assists to his name. Stewart did the team a lot of good as well, very glad to see him back into the fold!
ptt on the forum:
Excellent game, loved every minute of it. Hearty plaudits to Milner and Origi. Roll on the Germans!
No Klopp hug for you Sparky. You don't deserve it. Let that sink in. #LFC #LIVSTK pic.twitter.com/Z8jwsnrdC3
— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) April 10, 2016
Clyne been excellent again today for LFC.
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/Funode92/status/719199383221379076
https://twitter.com/Ole_LFC/status/719207660705472512
Born_red on the forum:
Glad to see Stoke blown away like that, The confidence is flowing again even with seven changes.
MikeOscar on the forum:
Lovely, relaxed game to watch. Easy win in the end, the type of which I’d like to see many more of. Milner, Allen, Origi were the standout performers for me.
Big fan of winning comfortably. Now let's do it more often.
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) April 10, 2016
Not bad considering for a period it looked like we thought it was illegal to score –
Coutinho 10
Firmino 9
Sturridge 8
Origi 8
Benteke 8— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) April 10, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/719209742191697920
This whole "Welsh Pirlo" thing takes away from the fact that Joe Allen is a very good footballer when he's fit and gets a run of games.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) April 10, 2016
LIVERPOOL 4-1 STOKE
- REPORT: Origi double as Reds thrash Potters
- REACTIONS: “Dominant performance”
- RATINGS: Lots of solid performances
- TALKING POINTS: Youngsters impress, lots of positives
- KLOPP: Surprised at whole complete the performance was
- WATCH: Klopp’s post-match press conference
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