Liverpool were in danger of suffering a defeat against an under-performing Swansea City side but they recovered from an awful first half display to secure a 2-1 victory.
It was a familiar line-up for the Reds at the Liberty Stadium, with Dejan Lovren returning to the starting XI after missing last week’s clash against Hull City through illness.
Divock Origi recovered from an injury to make a late substitute appearance, joining Daniel Sturridge, who replaced Adam Lallana after 20 minutes when the midfielder picked up a groin injury.
Borja Baston, Swansea’s record signing, made his full Premier League debut but it was the host’s main goal-scorer, Leroy Fer who broke the deadlock after just eight minutes.
Roberto Firmino netted his third goal of the season as Liverpool mounted a comeback in the second half and James Milner scored his fourth penalty of the campaign to seal a 2-1 victory.
Here’s all the best reaction from Liverpool fans on social media;
It was a slow start for Liverpool and panic started to set in as Leroy Fer netted his fourth goal of the season after just eight minutes.
Hoping this is just a really really bad start and things will pick up once we settle. We've been awful. All over the shop.
— L4 (@L4Kop10) October 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/MattAitken25/status/782183923212320768
https://twitter.com/HenryJackson87/status/782184445633785856
There were plenty of negative comments at the break as fans discussed an awful first half display.
https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/782194783800393728
Half time musings. Left side not great early in match & their goal bad defending by us. They could have had 2 more. We need to be quicker
— Harinder Singh (@Harinder1977) October 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/SteveMcVeigh123/status/782196065328037888
https://twitter.com/Pounds_Sterling/status/782185911924641792
Liverpool mounted a comeback when Roberto Firmino scored his third league goal of the season after 53 minutes.
Can we all just agree that the top-knot was crucial in guiding the ball into the corner?
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) October 1, 2016
Lovely first time cross by Henderson! He was clearly watching Firmino & picked him out perfectly. Clean finish.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) October 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/MikLFC/status/782198881962471424
The Brazilian won Liverpool a penalty on the 83rd minute and James Milner calmly slotted home the late winner.
Ooo, Owoah, Owoah – WE'VE GOT THE BEST LEFT-BACK IN THE WUUURLLLDDDD! #SWALIV pic.twitter.com/DOm3aYD8kq
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) October 1, 2016
Cool as you like from Milner!
— Olli Emmerson (@Oliver_Emmerson) October 1, 2016
Despite an awful first half display, Liverpool bounced back to secure their fourth league win in a row and moved up into second place in the table. Here’s all the best reaction after the full-time whistle.
It's games and wins like that which will make all the difference #LFC
— Kirsty (@LFCKirstyLFC) October 1, 2016
YES! Three hard fought points, but points are worth as much whether you coast to them or scrap for them.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) October 1, 2016
#LFC grinding out the wins when they need to. Clean sheets will come just keep winning boys
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) October 1, 2016
Massive win for Klopp's side. Showed their powers of recovery with that second-half performance. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) October 1, 2016
True Grit and patience. Well grinded out 3 points. Massive result going into the International Break!
— Neil (@Neil_LFC) October 1, 2016
https://twitter.com/_lfcjoel/status/782214523063242753
Klopp's personality all over this #lfc team now, that dynamism, positivity & battling spirit. A few defensive/gk issues remain to be sorted.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) October 1, 2016
And celebrations from Mrs Henry…
A win at Liberty Stadium for Liverpool! 4 consecutive wins for @LFC. 3 more points in an away match ? #SWAvLFC
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) October 1, 2016
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