Liverpool earned a tense 2-1 win away to Southampton on Saturday afternoon, with supporters left both delighted and relieved after the final whistle.
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool
Premier League, St Mary’s Stadium
August 17, 2019
Goals: Mane 45′, Firmino 71′; Ings 83′
After Wednesday’s excursions in the UEFA Super Cup, Jurgen Klopp knew that his side may not be at their best at St Mary’s.
Despite a predictably leggy first-half performance, Liverpool led at half-time thanks to Sadio Mane‘s stunner just before the interval.
The Reds were fantastic in the second half, though, bossing proceedings and seeing their lead doubled by Roberto Firmino.
An Adrian howler allowed former Liverpool man Danny Ings to pull a goal back for the hosts, but Klopp’s men held on in a tense finale.
The win means Liverpool still have maximum points two matches into the new season.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on Facebook, Twitter and our forums.
The win was met with delight, on a tough afternoon on the south coast…
That game had it all…it was a right rollercoaster. #LFC #SOULIV #Liverpool #Southampton #VanDijk pic.twitter.com/gPXHdsMTan
— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) August 17, 2019
Not bothered about the performance there at all. Poor performance expected on the back of the Super Cup game with little time to recover.
3 points and no further injuries (hopefully) is all that matters.
— Jason Roberts (@JaseRoberts_) August 17, 2019
Absolutely delighted with that win.
A predictably awkward afternoon but the Reds ground it out brilliantly. Some superb football after the break.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) August 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/whichdave/status/1162758503146147845?s=20
“Good 3 points at this stage of season, very good 2nd half.” – Gary Merrell on Facebook.
“There will be times where we will need to grind out results. Maybe too early for our liking but so be it. Another 3 points and marching towards another stellar season. Delighted for the boys.” – auzziez on the forums.
That's a very, very good result in the context. Coming into this strange half-derby two and a half days after playing 120 minutes in Istanbul. Don't ever doubt the mentality or quality of this squad of players. I say this to myself as well. Up the European Champions. #LFC
— Gravenrevell ????????? (@markbrucerevell) August 17, 2019
Vital three points after that slog midweek #LFC
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) August 17, 2019
Very good second half that by Liverpool. Scored one more, controlled game, created chances and killed it off until that Adrian brain fart.
— Paul Grech (@paul_grech) August 17, 2019
Ready for another season of absolute bedlam tbh. #LFC pic.twitter.com/NYlNKJVyj5
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) August 17, 2019
Mane and Firmino earned huge praise for their impact…
Thought for 45 minutes that would be a game to trip Liverpool up. They had excuses, but they had a game-changer in Sadio Mane. Brilliant goal, brilliant assist, and instrumental in another very good win for #LFC
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) August 17, 2019
• 3 massive points.
• Got away with it today.
• Unbeaten season continues.
• Mané is simply world class & MOTM.
• Firmino = Best 9 in the world.
• Feel sorry for Adrian, but
• Can’t wait to have Alisson back.Arsenal at Anfield, next.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) August 17, 2019
Here it is, all we need to calm our nerves. The man, the legend. https://t.co/V4x5nX5KcD
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) August 17, 2019
Made up with that result after playing 120mins in Super Cup less than 48 hours ago.
MOTM Sadio Mane pic.twitter.com/5eABcGBzSD— Chris Brack (@brackielfc83) August 17, 2019
Huge 3 points for Liverpool today after a really difficult 72 hours. MOTM Sadio Mane scored a sizzler and assisted on Firmino's strike which ultimately sunk the Saints. Not happy about Adrian's gift to Ings though. #SOULIV 1-2 #PremierLeague
— ??????????? ?????? (@ChristopherG_W) August 17, 2019
https://twitter.com/DukeOfNothing_/status/1162748567389425664?s=20
Oxlade-Chamberlain caught the eye in his preferred midfield role…
Jurgen Klopp in the tunnel as he walks past Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain between interviews:
“OXLADE. OXLADE. Man of the match today are you, Oxlade?” #lfc
— Chris Wise (@chriswisey) August 17, 2019
He was nowhere near his best but it’s evident what Ox brings to the midfield – dynamism, pace and directness. Great to see him back
— Joseph Norton (@JosephNorton97) August 17, 2019
Ox was brilliant for the most part today, was the best of the midfield 3. Should go a long way to getting his confidence back
— Neil (@BurpleMan) August 17, 2019
“Six points out of 2, but we need to improve. Like the show from the Ox” – Benson Safeli on Facebook.
“Glad we got through. Ox was good.” – StevenAlonso on the forums.
Positives
• Mane off the mark
• Bobby off the mark
• Ox getting vital minutes— Sham #Palestine?? (@LFC_RedBlooded) August 17, 2019
Mane was excellent and thought Chamberlain had a fine game considering he’s still very much on the comeback trail.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) August 17, 2019
Ox was brilliant for the most part today, was the best of the midfield 3. Should go a long way to getting his confidence back
— Neil (@BurpleMan) August 17, 2019
Love winning ugly. 2 down, 36 to go. Special shoutout to the Ox and Adrian today, both very very good. Adrian's saves in the first half kept us in the game, everyone makes a mistake! Up the Reds ?
— Blood Red Kop 1??9?? (@BloodRedKop) August 17, 2019
Adrian’s error naturally created a talking point…
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1162751658570452992?s=20
https://twitter.com/Phil_LFCDT/status/1162756155673862145?s=20
Alisson : Leicester :: Adrian : Southampton
— nate (@natefc) August 17, 2019
“Calm down lads. Alisson got a howler last season too. Hope Adrian learn from this mistake. Scrappy match. 3 points, I’ll take that. Next match.” – Jagung Ken on Facebook.
https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/1162757482781052928?s=20
I miss you Alisson
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) August 17, 2019
The PA announcer stuck on Don't Look Back In Anger as the players walked off the pitch. Apparently it was requested by a Mr A Drian from the Merseyside area.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) August 17, 2019
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