Liverpool were in excellent form as they sealed a 6-1 victory at home to an in-form Watford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool 6-1 Watford
Premier League, Anfield
November 6, 2016
Goals: Mane 28′, 60′, Coutinho 31′, Can 43′, Firmino 57′, Wijnaldum 90′; Janmaat 75′
Extending their unbeaten run to 12 games, the Reds steamrollered the Hornets on Merseyside.
Goalscorers Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Emre Can all produced emphatic displays, while goalkeeper Loris Karius will be disappointed not to cap an improved showing with a clean sheet, after Daryl Janmaat’s consolation effort.
Adding the icing on the cake, 18-year-old midfielder Ovie Ejaria made his Premier League debut and Georginio Wijnaldum scored his first goal for the club to help Liverpool go top after 11 games.
Here’s how supporters reacted on social media throughout Liverpool’s 6-1 win.
Liverpool started strongly, with Coutinho, Firmino and Lucas Leiva all going close…
Would have been straight to town if Lucas scored, there
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 6, 2016
Last time Lucas scored, Hodgson was in charge…
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) November 6, 2016
Liverpool making but wasting chances at Anfield. First Lucas and now Coutinho. Should be 2-0 up.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) November 6, 2016
Mane, Firmino and Coutinho terrorising the Watford back five.
— Klopp (@BundesligaLFC) November 6, 2016
But it was Mane who netted the Reds’ first, heading home Coutinho’s cross…
Finally!!!! It was coming!
— PB (@patrikberger73) November 6, 2016
Liverpool now an attacking threat at set-pieces. Pinch me.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) November 6, 2016
Oh mate, that's a Luis Garcia-esque header.
— David (@FourNaanJeremy) November 6, 2016
Coutinho then got his name on the scoresheet…
Super football. Movement off the call from attacking group superb 2-0
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) November 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/795276149081382913
Liverpool are a joy to watch, Coutinho unbelievable ??
— Ryan McLaughlin (@RyanMcL2) November 6, 2016
Before Can made it 3-0 with a strong header before half-time…
Love that. One centre midfielder feeding another to score. Runs and movement from everyone
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/DHardayal/status/795279444634124290
Liverpool had four players in the box at the end of that counter attack. Can was the one who made the difference.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarrett) November 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/pauldalglish/status/795279955278135298
2 years ago team with Suarez was electric. This is a much more balanced side. Doesn't matter who gets the goals. Some first half
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) November 6, 2016
More great work from Adam Lallana saw him set up Firmino for Liverpool’s fourth…
https://twitter.com/DHardayal/status/795287688580579329
So. Many. Lallana. Assists.
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 6, 2016
Loving this!#LFC
— Claire Rourke (@clairerourke) November 6, 2016
Firmino showcased his industry in setting up Mane for 5-0…
And another!! Movement and finishing superb! Mane go and help yourself from that Firmino buffet ball!
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) November 6, 2016
FIVE! Mané! Poetry isn't the word.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) November 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/HenryJackson87/status/795288564439384065
But Janmaat denied an impressive Karius a clean sheet…
Watford have enjoyed a mini-revival since the fifth goal, so no real surprise there.
— Kristian Walsh (@Kristian_Walsh) November 6, 2016
Wake up, Liverpool
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 6, 2016
To seal the win, Wijnaldum netted his first Liverpool goal…
Ovie my man!
— Red (@TaintlessRed) November 6, 2016
Delighted it's Wijnaldum
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 6, 2016
Sturridge movement superb since he came on Happy for Wijnaldum. 6 today but it could have been 10
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) November 6, 2016
We're on course to score over 100 league goals this season. The team is littered with goals.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 6, 2016
…and after a 6-1 triumph, the Reds went top of the Premier League!
TOP OF THE LEAGUE!
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) November 6, 2016
It seems a long time since Burnley and 'Klopp out' noise! We aren't even finished article – but this is start of something special. #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) November 6, 2016
It's not much to say. Today Liverpool FC presented its candidacy for the title !!@LFC 6 Vs Watford 1 #YNWA
— Luis Garcia (@luchogarcia14) November 6, 2016
To be a title contender these are the games u have to win. Simply a great performance and a great win, well done lads #topoftheleague #LFC
— ROY EVANS (@Roy_Evo) November 6, 2016
The football from Liverpool is a joy to watch! Some brilliant attacking play! An excellent team display with 6 goals and now top of table ?
— Neil Mellor (@NeilMellor33) November 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/pauldalglish/status/795297161189724160
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