Liverpool secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Tottenham to move back to the top of the Premier League table, sending supporters into raptures at full-time.
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Premier League, Anfield
March 31, 2019
Goals: Firmino 16′, Alderweireld OG 90′; Lucas 70′
The Reds made a winning return from international duty, but it was anything but smooth sailing for Jurgen Klopp‘s men.
Roberto Firmino got Liverpool off to the perfect start after latching onto a pinpoint delivery from Andy Robertson, but sloppy play and a lack of a clinical edge in the final third invited the visitors into the game.
Tottenham then proceeded to dominate the opening stages of the second half as Liverpool struggled to grab a foothold in proceedings, which ultimately led to the visitors’ equaliser through Lucas Moura.
The state of play made it appear as though the Reds were set to leave Anfield with a point, only for Mohamed Salah to force a mistake as Spurs bundled the ball over their own line to hand Liverpool an invaluable victory and a place atop the league table.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the dramatic victory on social media and on our forums.
Gibberish was a common theme as fans erupted when the Reds secured victory at the death…
Sndoznshavamsvendjahansjdjk!!!
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) March 31, 2019
jgjjghghfjfjfjjfkfnefojvnfeiovnefuivnfeuicnefiocjeroicfjfhfhfhfjfj
— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) March 31, 2019
AHHHHAHAHAHA!!! Yessssssssssss LIBPOOLLLLLLL
— The LFC Couch (@LFCCouch) March 31, 2019
FUCK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) March 31, 2019
Fuck me. 2 fucking 1.
Dueheheueisjshsjwi
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) March 31, 2019
YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEERRRRRRRRRTTRSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) March 31, 2019
Fans hailed both Robertson & Firmino as the pair combined to open the scoring…
What a delivery from Andy Robertson. Sensational from the #LFC left-back. Puts the opener on a plate for Roberto Firmino
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 31, 2019
“Bobby’s our main man. When he plays well so do we.”
– T.C.B on the forums.
Brilliant delivery from Robbo, 9 assists in the league so far. Incredible.
— Joanna Durkan (@JoannaDurkan_) March 31, 2019
https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/1112388402404618241
Firmino is such a special and specific player. How many forwards can do so many different things and be used in so many different ways like he can?
— Zito (@_Zeets) March 31, 2019
“Andy Robertson, you beauty.”
– Adhiraj Aditya Singh on Facebook.
Absolutely inch-perfect delivery from Robertson and a lovely finish from Firmino. Yet another goal supplied by the quality of Liverpool’s full-backs.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) March 31, 2019
Andy Robertson now has as many all-time PL assists as Jack Wilshere and Mo Salah
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) March 31, 2019
Aside from his headed goal Firmino's touch has been first-class so far
— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) March 31, 2019
But Fabinho & Van Dijk were handed widespread praise for their efforts…
??? That defending by Van Dijk, one against two.
Arguably better than any attacking Liverpool have done all season long. Utterly fantastic.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) March 31, 2019
Can't believe Fabinho did not start that game… but all's well that… you know the rest.
NEXT: Southampton
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) March 31, 2019
The way Virgil handled the late two-on-one was absolutely sublime. Made the call under pressure to send weaker option Sissoko on goal, blocking pass to Son yet still getting in a challenge. Best in the world, not a debate any more, #LFC pic.twitter.com/byU6UErM0c
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) March 31, 2019
Virgil Van Dijk is the best defender in the world. That 2 on 1 scenario, that’s the stuff made of dreams.
— Amy Laurence (@AmyLaurence301) March 31, 2019
One of the moments of the game is 1000% when Van Dijk simultaneously covers out Son as an alternative to pass and pressures Moussa Sissoko to shoot (that went way over) in a 2v1 situation.
— Maxi (@MaaxiAngelo) March 31, 2019
Jurgen I absolutely love you mate – but start another game without Fabinho we’ll need to have words :-) #LFC
— Si Steers (@sisteers) March 31, 2019
Fabinho surely has to start the remaining games this season. Midfield is infinitely better when he’s on the pitch.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) March 31, 2019
Fabinho did more in today’s cameo than the rest of the midfield put together.
He has to start all of the remaining games.
Special mention for Van Dijk’s posititiong for the Sissoko chance. World class. #LIVTOT #LFC
— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) March 31, 2019
And there was mass celebration at the final whistle as the Reds refuse to back down in the title race…
Massive result, that. Can't believe we pulled out a goal of the season contender when we needed it most.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) March 31, 2019
Search “fucking Liverpool” on twitter and it’ll make that late winner 100 x better.
Fucking Liverpool. Fuck off everyone else. YES
— Craig Hannan (@C_Hannan7) March 31, 2019
What a fucking completely and utterly undeserved win. Incredible 3 points #lfc
— Dan Kennett (@DanKennett) March 31, 2019
“Was a nervous wreck watching liverpool play. I swear one of these days someones gonna get a heart attack with all the drama going on. Come on reds. Here we go again.”
– Ewan Ishmael on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/Ste_Halliwell11/status/1112405334222622721
Is that one of those defining moments? Sure feels like it. immense #Willnotgoaway #LFC
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) March 31, 2019
Just when you think it isn’t going to be your year… #LFC #LIVTOT
— Si Steers (@sisteers) March 31, 2019
“Stuff of champions.”
– indianscouser on the forums.
Not at our best but still winning games. I absolutely adore Liverpool Football Club.
6 HUGE games left!
COME ON YOU REDS! ?
— Jack Gill (@jacklfcgill) March 31, 2019
Horrible. Absolutely stomach-churning horrible. Response of true character, get it any way you can. Full-backs sublime in opening stages. 400 goals under Jurgen Klopp and probably few as important. Liverpool, top of the league. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) March 31, 2019
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