Liverpool fans were relieved and delighted in equal measure after the Reds eventually saw off Tottenham with a 2-1 win at Wembley.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
Premier League, Wembley
September 15, 2018
Goals: Lamela 90+3′; Wijnaldum 39’, Firmino 54’
The Reds made hard work of it but made it five wins from five to maintain the 100 percent winning record and flying start to the season.
It was almost an electric opening as Roberto Firmino thought he had scored after just 45 seconds, only for Sadio Mane to be flagged offside.
The deadlock was broken before half-time with a moment to savour, as Gini Wijnaldum’s header just crept over the line to finally give the Dutchman his first away Premier League goal.
Firmino did get his goal early in the second half, tapping in after a goalmouth scramble ensued from Mane’s ball across to double the lead and ultimately seal the three points.
Erik Lamela pulled one back for the hosts in stoppage time, but Liverpool held out to claim a thoroughly deserved three points and stay top of the Premier League table.
Here’s how supporters reacted across social media and on our forums.
There was shock and delight following Wijnaldum’s first away goal…
GINI IN AN AWAY GAME
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/em_sandy/status/1040935668506140672
https://twitter.com/TheCarteI/status/1040935790933680128
“Gini scored away?!?!”
– Krimson on the forums.
I’m telling you right now, Keita has unleashed the devil in Gini Wijnaldum, and I love it.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) September 15, 2018
Goals at Stadio Olimpico and Wembley. Needs a big stage #Wijnaldum
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) September 15, 2018
Gini playing in the 6 role and scoring important goals. Gotta show the man some love!
— GaGs (@GagsTandon) September 15, 2018
There was frustration with Liverpool’s wastefulness in attack…
Think Klopp may kill Salah & Mane after the match
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/1040953137388027904
We've had 11 chances to put this game away beyond all doubt.
Very understandable to see Klopp furious.
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/AllezTheReds/status/1040954557784903680
“Great win great 3 points. But how sloppy was this from Mane and Salah? This match should have been 4-5 to the good we got there at the end but still this was really poor decision making and finishing from both.”
–Illuvatar on the forums.
We had about 12 shots on target. Unheard of away from home against a top 6 side.
Klopp would have been going jail tonight if we threw those points away. Man was seething ?
— Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) September 15, 2018
FT: Klopp is going to rip a new one in the Won All 5 and Top the League Reds after that performance. Delightful.
— B (@NTXZO) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/1040955045913808896
There was plenty of praise for some individuals, though one sub stuck out as strange…
The best CB in the world is @VirgilvDijk ???? The difference he has made since he came. So calm. Can play. Strong in the air. Power! Pure power! Big fan! And he wasn’t worth the money? Bet every club wished they had him now ??
— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) September 15, 2018
I once tweeted that I didn’t really know what @JamesMilner was on the football pitch. I do these days, and owe him an apology. He’s a terrific, versatile and intelligent footballer. My bad.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 15, 2018
Another gigantic display from James Milner. Three key passes, five tackles, two clearances, eight ball recoveries, great deliveries, etc etc…
Manuel Pellegrini nailed it on the 32-year-old in a 2015 Guardian interview #LFC pic.twitter.com/dofCHILZSK
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) September 15, 2018
James Milner lads. Proper player.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) September 15, 2018
So impressed by how Milner and Wijnaldum saw over £100m worth of elite midfielders coming into the squad this summer and thought, 'I'm keeping my place.' Hard work paying off. #LFC
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) September 15, 2018
The Matip late sub always seems to weaken rather than enforce the defence.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) September 15, 2018
I hate that Matip sub. Hate it.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) September 15, 2018
Fans were ultimately over the moon with a fifth straight victory…
High Five ?? Enjoy your weekend, Reds ?? #LFC pic.twitter.com/jvGrdjYfkD
— Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) September 15, 2018
3 points at Wembley against the Spurs today for Liverpool! 5 wins in 5 matches for @LFC #TOTLIV pic.twitter.com/kEIHylpmX2
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) September 15, 2018
https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/1040954562939633664
Five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row five in a row
— Craig Hannan (@C_Hannan7) September 15, 2018
Big big deserved win. Not at our best but still better than Spurs team that will also be challenging near top of the table.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) September 15, 2018
Other than the last 2 minutes that was pretty damn easy. #LFC
— Ravi (@ravi_hiranand) September 15, 2018
“Easier than I thought and only our rusty form stopped us from proper battering them.”
– Scott Jones on the forums
5 wins from 5 for Liverpool. Great start for Liverpool, got to keep the momentum going now.
— Anfield Press (@AnfieldPress) September 15, 2018
#LFC Nice 3 points, apart from that last goal, we were very comfortable. Winning games when we're not at our best, good signs :)
— Red Till I'm Dead YNWA???????????? (@Duranozfan) September 15, 2018
Get in there you mighty fucking red men. What a result that is. Town>Ibiza ??
— Stephen Evans (@StephenEvans75) September 15, 2018
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Should have been 5 goals, somehow only win 2-1. 5 of out 5 and big win over a top team away from home
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) September 15, 2018
Some wins are big, some are huge? That one is proper huge!!! I’m never having more kids but if I did they would all be called James, bloody love Milner! 5 wins, top of the league and still nowhere near top gear – with squad to back it up at last #LFC #Milner #Top #stellaforlumch
— Paul A (@PaulBigpaulie) September 15, 2018
33 to go pic.twitter.com/2JqgNGjSMv
— Andy Heaton (@Andrew_Heaton) September 15, 2018
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