LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Sunday, April 14, 2019: Liverpool's captain Jordan Henderson celebrates his side's first goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“These Reds are absolutely class,” “Conquered the occasion” – Liverpool fans react to 2-0 win over Chelsea

A quickfire double early in the second half saw Liverpool secure a thrilling 2-0 win over Chelsea and fans were duly delighted.

Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea

Premier League, Anfield
April 14, 2019

Goals: Mane 51′, Salah 53′


The Reds welcomed Chelsea to Anfield in the knowledge that a win would see them return to the Premier League summit with just four games remaining.

Jurgen Klopp‘s side dominated much of the opening period but struggled to find the finishing touch needed to see their superiority reflected on the scoreboard.

But Liverpool returned from the interval like a team possessed as a Sadio Mane strike and a Mohamed Salah stunner saw the Reds establish a two-goal buffer within the space of two minutes.

The Reds would go on to keep a clean sheet and secure another three vital points in their pursuit of the Premier League title.

Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on social media and on our forums.

 

An aggressive start saw Fabinho & Keita receive mass plaudits from fans…

https://twitter.com/jacklusby_/status/1117452629993578497

Fabinho just makes it look so easy. Calmness personified.”

7th Earl on the forums.

https://twitter.com/EnRouteAnfield/status/1117459163301457920



 

While Mane & Henderson’s lethal combination saw the pair hailed as they broke the deadlock…



“Henderson’s assist is magnificent.

Mascot88 on the forums.




 

Salah’s stunner left many in awe as the Egyptian doubled Liverpool’s lead…




“FUCKING OUTRAGEOUS GOAL FROM MO!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STRIKE!!!
Neukolln on the forums.




 

Liverpool’s sheer will to win saw the entire team receive praise…



“Outstanding performance all round. Absolutely superb from each and every one of them.”

Ken Hurst on Facebook.



 

And now there are four finals left as the Reds again pile pressure on Man City’s doorstep…


https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1117480702184964096