Liverpool thumped Man United 4-1 in Ann Arbor on Saturday, with Xherdan Shaqiri earning the supporters’ acclaim after an outrageous debut goal.
Man United 1-4 Liverpool
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
Pre-Season Friendly (7)
Goals: Mane pen (’28), Pereira (’30), Sturridge (’64), Ojo pen (’73), Shaqiri (’82)
The Reds took on their biggest rivals in the last match of their US tour and it was to be an enjoyable occasion as 101,000 fans watched on at the Michigan Stadium.
Sadio Mane‘s penalty gave Jurgen Klopp‘s side the lead, but Andreas Pereira equalised with an unstoppable free-kick before half-time.
Liverpool absolutely bossed proceedings in the second half, with Daniel Sturridge, Sheyi Ojo and Shaqiri all finding the net.
The Reds were comfortably the better side and it further suggests they will be Man City‘s biggest title rivals this season, even though key men were missing from both teams.
Here’s how Reds supporters reacted to the result on social media and our forums.
Shaqiri’s stunning overhead left fans drooling, as did his all-around performance……
https://twitter.com/Watch_LFC/status/1023339205131423744
Shaqiri, Shaqiri! ????
What a goal, and on his debut! pic.twitter.com/IFYXWxbXIf
— RedsBet (@Reds_Bet) July 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1023339884210253824
That’s exactly why Shaqiri will be great, we have someone who has the potential of producing match-winning, world-class moments off the bench.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) July 28, 2018
The Xherdan Shaqiri Stand
— Grace Robertson ????? (@GraceOnFootball) July 28, 2018
Meanwhile Charlie Adam is eating chips on his couch.
— Ian Ryan (@Ian1892T) July 28, 2018
“HOLY SHIT!!! POWERCUBE!!!”
– Neukolln on the forums.
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/1023339132901380102
Shaqiri > Salah.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) July 28, 2018
The man crush is real#Shaqiri #LFC pic.twitter.com/OPINSN17u3
— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) July 28, 2018
Shaqiri looked really good. I honestly think he'll cause serious damage this year. Perfect debut.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) July 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/Ste_Halliwell11/status/1023340341670436868
Shaqiri looked good in the 10 role. Think he was used there tonight because Ojo is a right-winger, but showed he’s a very good option for us there.
— Jack Sear (@JackSear) July 28, 2018
Liverpool’s excellent display was also lauded by the masses……
That was really impressive there from many of our fringe players. Knocked the ball around brilliantly.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) July 28, 2018
Well that confirms it….Liverpool are going to win the league…and United are getting relegated. #LFC #MUNLIV pic.twitter.com/HunxTarQwO
— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) July 28, 2018
What's pleasing about that victory is how crisp our passing is. Could have been a bit sharper in the final third, especially in the first half but just an overall pleasing result. #LFC
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) July 28, 2018
Beautiful display from Liverpool and a stunning debut from @XS_11official – the premier league is a two horse race between LFC and City for me… Come on you reds
— James (@james_mad_11) July 28, 2018
“Excellent pre-season performance from all. 4-1 wasn’t a reflection of the game as we should have had double figures, dominant throughout.”
– sportbilly1966 on the forums.
Start of the 2nd half (after Mo & Sadio went off) the game was a bit more even tho Utd weren't threatening. Whole of 1st half and after the subs on 65min LFC were dominant. Utd obviously missing a lot of players but our football was inventive and bright. Good game.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) July 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/__amarbir__/status/1023343033117421568
A solid performance against a poor United side. A great way to sign off the tour of America. A couple of games left now before the first game of the season. Camacho & Jones probably the standout youngsters thus far. Fabinho starting to settle in, Mané & Salah look brilliant.
— LFC Round Up (@LFCroundup) July 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/BrianMurphyLFC/status/1023342883909324800
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