Liverpool edged a dramatic 3-2 win at Newcastle to keep their title hopes alive, and fans were as relieved as they were overjoyed.
Newcastle 2-3 Liverpool
Premier League, St James’ Park
May 4, 2019
Goals: Atsu 20′, Rondon 54′; Van Dijk 13′, Salah 28′, Origi 86′
The Reds made the journey to Tyneside on Saturday knowing that three points were needed to again ask questions of Man City‘s title credentials, and they did just that – eventually!
Jurgen Klopp‘s men got off to a bright start as an unmarked Virgil van Dijk headed home, only for a bout of sloppy defending to hand Newcastle an equaliser soon after.
But it was Mohamed Salah who again edged the Reds into the lead to cap off a frantic 15 minute period in an opening term dominated by Liverpool.
A tense second half followed as Salomon Rondon equalised early in the piece to leave the Reds on a desperate search for the winner, to which Divock Origi obliged to hand Klopp’s team a dramatic victory.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on social media and on the This Is Anfield forums.
There was praise and relief all around as Origi clinched the winning goal…
Origi to the rescue again! Fabinho cleverly winning the free kick, Shaqiri with a brilliant delivery, Origi doing his thing, 3-2!
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) May 4, 2019
Divvy has the two biggest goals of the fucking season!!!!!!!!
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) May 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheKopMagazine/status/1124773520800718849
“My god, Origi, what a goal!”
– basil1492 on the forums.
VVD called that free kick change! The man is a leader!
— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) May 4, 2019
“VVD deserves credit for getting Shaq to take the free kick as an in swinger rather than Trent’s out swinger.”
– Clive on the forums.
Origi 90+36 you fucking beauty!!!!!!!!
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) May 4, 2019
Think Divock Origi may just have become a fan favourite yet again. That’s his second winner at the death to send Liverpool back to the top. Huge.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) May 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/ZIYAAD_LFC/status/1124774264538849280
Fans lauded Trent & his fellow defenders for their continued influence on the scoresheet…
Double figures for goal contributions for Van Dijk this season. 6 goals, 4 assists. Most central midfielders would be pleased with that.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) May 4, 2019
Seven assists in his last seven games for Trent.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) May 4, 2019
The range of @trentaa98’s passing is ridiculously good…and he’s a bloody fullback.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 4, 2019
Robertson, Alexander-Arnold and Van Dijk have a combined 30 assists and 7 goals in all competitions this season. A total of 37 goal contributions.
— Jack Gill (@jacklfcgill) May 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/ThatRexGuy/status/1124759022677168131
Salah’s head injury left many concerned as the season nears its end…
Mohamed Salah looks devastated as he is stretchered off after a collision with Martin Dubravka. The Egyptian was hit on the head by the goalkeeper's hip. So cruel for him, crushing for #LFC
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) May 4, 2019
Mo seems to get worked over in the most important matches. It's so unfair.
— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) May 4, 2019
Can't expect Salah to play second leg on Tuesday.
another bad end to another good season for Mo Salah, so unlucky.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) May 4, 2019
“Hope Salah is okay.. football can’t be this cruel to us that Salah will miss consecutive end of season crucial games… It just can’t be.”
– Incognito on the forums.
Salah suffered an injury during the Champions League final last year and now being stretchered off in Liverpool’s last away game of the season. A cruel, cruel ending for a player who has lit up the Premier League since his return.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) May 4, 2019
Praying Salah is ok. Didn't look good at all.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) May 4, 2019
Heartbroken for Mo Salah.
— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) May 4, 2019
And pride was the overwhelming feeling as the Reds ensure the title race is decided on the final day…
Top class. This team will not lie down. Win after win. 94 points. Title race will go to the last day of the season.
— Jack Sear (@JackSear) May 4, 2019
Can't ask any more of this group of players and this manager. They've given it absolutely everything.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) May 4, 2019
I adore you. I fucking adore you. Whatever happens this season it’s been the greatest of my life. Thank you, Liverpool. #LFC pic.twitter.com/NXHCT1FDzP
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) May 4, 2019
I just adore this Liverpool team. So much adversity and yet again they find something in the final moments. Will it be enough? I don't know and I don't care. This side is incredible
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) May 4, 2019
“If we do win the thing then we’ll certainly earned it the hard way. Over to you Brendan. Time to be an LFC hero.”
– legalalien on the forums.
Massive heart. Massive character. So proud of this team. #YNWA
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) May 4, 2019
That’s some bottle right there. To the final day we go.
Up the Reds.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) May 4, 2019
Massive,massive three points. This team has answered so many questions yet again. Three big fat three points, we go the final day. My nerves are absolutely shot #LFC
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) May 4, 2019
How is this #LFC team not going to win the Premier League? They are a brilliant collection of footballers with the most incredible character. Deserve to take it to the last day at the very least.
— David Lynch (@dmlynchlfc) May 4, 2019
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