Liverpool failed to bounce back from their disappointing stalemate at Spartak Moscow as they were held to another 1-1 draw by Newcastle.
Newcastle 1-1 Liverpool
Premier League, St James’ Park
October 1, 2017
Goals: Joselu 36′; Coutinho 30′
Mohamed Salah had early opportunities to open the scoring for the Reds before Dejan Lovren was gifted an excellent opportunity to poke in from five yards out as the ball ricocheted off the post.
Philippe Coutinho broke the deadlock after half an hour however, with a sensational long-distance curler from outside the area.
But Liverpool’s lead didn’t last long as former Reds midfielder Jonjo Shelvey split the defence to play in Joselu.
It was a frustrating second half as Newcastle posed a bigger threat, but Roberto Firmino and Dominic Solanke were sent on in a hopeful attempt to change things from Jurgen Klopp.
Liverpool couldn’t come up with the answers, though, and they had to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw.
Here are all the reactions from Liverpool fans on social media throughout the match.
Fans were pleased to see Sturridge start, though they were surprised Robertson wasn’t in the squad…
Glad to see Sturridge start given Firmino needs a rest. Interesting Klopp has gone for Gini ahead of Can. https://t.co/LfRXA5WqH3
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) October 1, 2017
I’m seriously excited about today’s game. I have no complaints about the starting 11 & I’m going for a 3-0 win for the Reds #LFC
— Anfield Agenda (@AnfieldAgenda) October 1, 2017
“Robertson not even in the squad, man of the match in his only full game not considered since then, did Klopp want him at Liverpool or was it someone else’s decision to get him from Hull.”
– Joseph Wilkie on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/914500460245082113
As Liverpool wasted chances in the first half, fans became frustrated…
Not been able to get Coutinho in the game at all so far!
— Ash Rose (@Ashleyrose66) October 1, 2017
Bloody hell
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) October 1, 2017
“I mean if that doesn’t go in…what else can we do? We have been so unlucky…flashbacks to the woodwork season.”
– Outstanding Terrific Character on the forums.
https://twitter.com/TomHolmes19/status/914518814309670912
But Coutinho’s goal was celebrated greatly…
That moment Coutinho cuts inside onto his right.. #LFC pic.twitter.com/WY7hAu7l6G
— Nathan O Connor (@NathanOC18) October 1, 2017
“Coutinho takes a quick look at This is Anfield on his phone, “Is Coutinho playing today?” Boom!”
– Der Kaiser on the forums.
Coutinho is the first Liverpool player to score for three games in a row this season.
The last to do so was…. Coutinho, in April.— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) October 1, 2017
That is why you don't sell @Phil_Coutinho #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) October 1, 2017
It was short-lived though as Liverpool conceded shortly afterwards…
Matip & Lovren. The new chuckle brothers
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) October 1, 2017
One damn pass through the middle & they score. Absolute dog sh*t defending
— Anfield Agenda (@AnfieldAgenda) October 1, 2017
What even is that
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) October 1, 2017
And as the second half dragged on, fans called for substitutions…
“Please end Sturridge’s misery of a performance. He looks like he didn’t pass the fitness test. Honestly, I can’t watch him remain a passenger anymore.”
– Igniz on the forums.
https://twitter.com/LFC_Klopped/status/914534967241318403
https://twitter.com/alanrog3/status/914534421965008897
“Mane needs to be hooked and Coutinho pushed up.”
– John B on the forums.
And after another frustrating performance, fans weren’t happy…
Constant shambles every week. Not signing 3 new defenders absolutely criminal #LFC
— Grant Gischen (@grant_gischen) October 1, 2017
LFC's highly rated attack looks blunt. Has done for most of September.
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) October 1, 2017
Another game another piece of absolutely moronic defending by Lovren
— LFC Street (@_Est_1980_) October 1, 2017
“Wasted opportunities. I’m worried about a top-four finish.”
– Ahmed Karim Achillah on Facebook.
Liverpool so, so frustrating to watch at the minute. It's painful
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) October 1, 2017
Christ sake it's so frustrating to watch us lately chances are there but can't convert. Not easily solvable either. Ugh.
— Kirsty (@LFCKirstyLFC) October 1, 2017
“Everyone speaks about our defence. Yes, it’s a problem but we can’t score goals and that’s becoming a big problem too.”
– Michael Kyriacou on Facebook.
We don't seem to have a plan. Can blame the players but the lack of identity comes from the manager.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) October 1, 2017
“Manchester United next. Oh dear…”
– jamsroyce on the forums.
Points dropped yet again! Not good enough.
— Nick Doughlin (@NickDoughlin) October 1, 2017
Most frustrating one of the season that, for me. Think we need to change formation for a few games.
— Olli Emmerson (@Oliver_Emmerson) October 1, 2017
Watford, Burnley, Sevilla, Moscow, Newcastle, all games #LFC would have won with decent defence, negligence biting club right on the arse
— Paul A (@PaulBigpaulie) October 1, 2017
“Average team with average aspirations and I’m sick of it.”
– Bee Dizzle on the forums.
https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/914541606036021250
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