Liverpool cruised to a third straight victory running out 4-1 winners against West Ham at the London Stadium, much to the delight of supporters.
West Ham 1–4 Liverpool
Premier League, London Stadium
November 4, 2017
Goals: Lanzini 55′; Salah 21′, 76′, Matip 24’, Oxlade-Chamberlain 56′
With the Reds having rediscovered winning form with back-to-back Anfield victories, ‘same again’ would have been Jurgen Klopp’s message ahead of the London Stadium trip.
The boss watched on as his side delivered perfectly in the capital, where Mohamed Salah‘s brace and strikes from Joel Matip and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ensured Manuel Lanzini’s goal counted for nothing to seal all three points.
It was a fine performance from Liverpool, and one that ensures forward momentum is maintained going into the international break.
Here’s how Kopites reacted to the resounding victory across Twitter and our forums.
There was excitement pre-match at the ultra-attacking lineup…
Mane starting after returning to training only this week, 2 weeks ahead of schedule. An unexpected but very welcome surprise that. #LFC
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) November 4, 2017
It was a happy surprise #Mane
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) November 4, 2017
Mane is a fucking machine. He was supposed to be back in 2/3 weeks. Unreal.
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) November 4, 2017
“Mane and Salah. In the same team. Goodnight West Ham.”
– SirBillShankly on the forums.
Wijnaldum, Oxlade, Mane and Salah all running at the West Ham defence will be fun.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) November 4, 2017
Oxlade-Chamberlain probably operating as the shuttler in midfield. Could be good, this.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/926851144332300288
Mané starts and Ox in midfield…. Jürgen must have found a worm hole to pause time, fit all that extra training they needed in last 2 days
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) November 4, 2017
Happy with LFC’s midfield. What is this?!
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) November 4, 2017
Migs is captain ??
— GaGs (@GagsTandon) November 4, 2017
Captain, Leader, Legend. https://t.co/3Hyn5P5eJL
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) November 4, 2017
Mignolet Captain? Klopp is a troll. #LFC
— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) November 4, 2017
There was plenty of intrigue over Liverpool’s flexible formation…
4-2-3-1/4-2-4 for #LFC. Sometimes 4-4-2 in defence but definite 2 in midfield! Salah and Firmino up top. Getting close to Dortmund Klopp.
— James Nalton (@JDNalton) November 4, 2017
We've seen glimpses of a 4-2-2-2 shape since the start of the season but it's never been quite as obvious as it is here.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 4, 2017
Given Klopp has gone with a 4-2-3-1, it does feel strange he hasn't started with Sturridge. Could've thrived, especially given recent form
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/926870214725324800
https://twitter.com/lankyguyblog/status/926865577175523328
https://twitter.com/AbdxlA/status/926869563173679105
Delight soon followed with two quick-fire goals…
OH THAT'S GAS!!!!!!!! ???????
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) November 4, 2017
Pace like fire ???
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) November 4, 2017
Great counterattack! #salah #Mane #lfc
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/Simonnnnn19/status/926869882876125186
Salah doesn't finish the easy ones, eh?! BOOM
— AnfieldIndex (@AnfieldIndex) November 4, 2017
“Poetry in motion.”
– AlrightNow on the forums.
Mo Salah travels faster than bad news.
— B (@NTXZO) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/926870524562722816
That’s how Matip can score from a corner then? #LFC ??
— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) November 4, 2017
“THAT IS HOW YOU COUNTER”
– Genius on the forums.
This is the kinda shit that rekindles my faith in Klopp as a tactician
Innovation— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) November 4, 2017
Things never play out that smoothly with Liverpool though…
?
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 4, 2017
Very poor from Gomez
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) November 4, 2017
FFS
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) November 4, 2017
Poor by Gomez. Gets under the ball then out muscled by Lanzini.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) November 4, 2017
But agony instantly turned to ecstasy as Oxlade-Chamberlain netted…
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/926883251477794818
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/926884845590106112
………our Ox in the box !!
— kop in full voice (@LFC_Bantz) November 4, 2017
Relief followed when Salah netted his second to wrap up victory…
Stop allowing these to come back into the game.
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) November 4, 2017
Someone needs to take control of this and keep the ball. They've gone long ball so our press against their defenders will lessen.
— AnfieldIndex (@AnfieldIndex) November 4, 2017
Watching Liverpool defence defend is the visual equivalent of a hysterical car alarm going off.
— Ambassador Deep (@srijandeep) November 4, 2017
Good sides do not get drawn into a scrap when they’re 3-1 up against opposition this poor. #LFC
— Hari Sethi (@Hari_Sethi) November 4, 2017
Far too open atm. Just slow it down lads.
— kop in full voice (@LFC_Bantz) November 4, 2017
Mohamed Salah, la ?
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) November 4, 2017
WHAT. A. SIGNING.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 4, 2017
Double bargain!! #Salah #LFC https://t.co/gWD43roZwh
— Graeme Kelly (@GraemeKelly1) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/926888335259422723
You got any other rejects you fancy sending our way, @ChelseaFC?
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) November 4, 2017
Find someone who smiles at you like Mo Salah smiles at a goal. #lfc
— Dave Phillips (@lovefutebol) November 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/DaFearedBeard/status/926888606974623744
The final whistle blew and the three points were confirmed…
Hav it ????
— Kauser Soze (@NinaKauser) November 4, 2017
“Nice way to banish the memory of our last trip to London.Great stuff lads.”
– SirBillShankly on the forums.
FT: West Ham 1-4 #LFC – Good win and great feeling going into the international break. #YNWA
— Mersey Reds (@MerseyReds1) November 4, 2017
Happy International Break …. said no one
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) November 4, 2017
“You can only beat what’s in front of you right? So… Well done boys”
– Livvy on the forums.
Salah an unbelievable piece of business. Great win away from home. LFC 10 goals in 3 games conceding just 1 – climbing the hill
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) November 4, 2017
Really liked the new shape tonight. Credit to Klopp for getting creative with the attack.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) November 4, 2017
Brilliant performance. Great result.
Mane & Salah are ???
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) November 4, 2017
Very good result & compact solid away performance. Lots of good players today: Salah, Can, Mane, Matip etc pretty much all the team. https://t.co/GVY5HWcuUi
— Red (@TaintlessRed) November 4, 2017
Has Klopp turned it around? Let’s hope so!!! Massive performance from the lads. Get in!
— L4 (@L4Kop10) November 4, 2017
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