“Very good result in the context”, “I miss you Alisson” – Liverpool fans react to 2-1 win at Southampton

August 17, 2019
Henry Jackson

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

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“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.

https://twitter.com/markbrucerevell/status/1162755436313022464?s=20

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…

https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1162759944766205952?s=20

• 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

https://twitter.com/brackielfc83/status/1162754715467337735?s=20

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

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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.

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