Liverpool opened the season with a 4-3 win at Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, in an unforgettable Premier League match. We round-up the best social media reaction.
Being a Liverpool is not good for your health!
A remarkable game at the Emirates saw the Reds pick up maximum points in their opening game of the season, but they almost allowed the Gunners to earn an unlikely draw.
Theo Walcott gave the hosts a first-half lead, having had his penalty saved by Simon Mignolet a minute earlier, but a stunning Philippe Coutinho free-kick levelled the scores on the stroke of half-time.
A wonderful spell early in the second-half saw Adam Lallana make it 2-1, Coutinho add a third and debutant Sadio Mane rifled home an unstoppable fourth.
But Arsenal responded and Liverpool’s game-management was poor. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers both scored to make it 4-3, but Liverpool held on in an incredibly tense finale.
Here’s how social media reacted to a balmy victory:
Victory for #LFC and a chance to build early momentum. For #AFC it is a 3rd opening day defeat in 4 years. pic.twitter.com/D8CqVSohyV
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) August 14, 2016
Klopp has now won at the Emirates, Stamford Bridge and the Etihad. Old Trafford and Goodison Park still to go…
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) August 14, 2016
Tough ground to win at for Liverpool, we hardly ever do, so that will do nicely. Not sure where it ranks in the LFC 4-3 wins league table.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) August 14, 2016
And to think that some people were genuinely annoyed when we signed Mane.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) August 14, 2016
Red93 on the comments:
Going to need a new heart by January at this rate! Middle 3 and front 3 fantastic and Klavan looks like an absolute steal. Give us a new LB and we could be in for a great season!
Think we're gonna have a laugh this season. #lfc pic.twitter.com/KPpvGpcA2P
— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) August 14, 2016
Frustrating, football nirvana and suicidal defending. Liverpool back in the premier league.
— Ritchie (@JohnRitchie84) August 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/764868057533673472
https://twitter.com/VoiceOfAnfield/status/764867952881590272
treboath on the forum:
What an absolutely crazy start to our winning run, less conceded in future please guys
The most Liverpool win you'll ever see. This is going to an enjoyable/stressful season.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) August 14, 2016
I can't take another 37 games of this! Brilliant match, horrible last 30 minutes. Defence will improve as all players get fitter (Moreno :/)
— Paul Tomkins (@paul_tomkins) August 14, 2016
3 points #LFC pic.twitter.com/JBA7LvCjWM
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) August 14, 2016
Massive win that. Mane and Coutinho will do some serious damage this season.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) August 14, 2016
redalways on the forum:
We looked really disorganised at times, almost like we’re still in pre-season. While many are likely to credit individual errors for the goals, I think overall once we sharpen up our team play, those mistakes will be cut out.
https://twitter.com/beccaparry10/status/764867524060188672
Liverpool! The drama is back- The season begins with a high-scoring away WIN (and celebration) for @LFC #AFCvLFC pic.twitter.com/iZQhuVD8vE
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) August 14, 2016
What a game. What a win. What a terrible 90 minutes for my heart. #LFC
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) August 14, 2016
That ten minute spell was incredible. Arsenal are no mugs and they couldn't live with us.
— Karl (@TheCenci) August 14, 2016
Jojo The Man on the comments:
MANÉ IS A MONSTER . Simple as that . I can feel excitement and hope
Hopefully some or all of Karius, Can, Matip and Sakho being fully fit can finally resolve the long term #LFC defensive problems
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) August 14, 2016
This could be the season where Coutinho reaches the next level. Outstanding today. As for Mané, what a sensational debut goal. Superb.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) August 14, 2016
Quick word for Henderson too. Excellent display, covered well, drove on in second half and used the ball well. Best game with the armband
— Ste Davies (@StevenD1977) August 14, 2016
Thoughts.. https://t.co/IHi0GYU32J
— Dan (@LFC_Dan9) August 14, 2016
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