Liverpool secured a thrilling 3-1 win over Man City to extend their lead at the top of the table, and fans were in awe of another resounding team display.
Liverpool 3-1 Man City
Premier League, Anfield
November 10, 2019
Goals: Fabinho 6’, Salah 13’, Mane 51′; B. Silva 79′
A Premier League showdown to savour awaited Liverpool at Anfield, where the chance to increase the buffer over City and strengthen their position at the summit presented itself.
And while City were the quicker of the two teams to settle in possession, it was a Fabinho stunner which saw the Reds settle first where it mattered most: the scoreboard.
Mohamed Salah followed up soon after with a header across Claudio Bravo to leave the visitors shell shocked and Anfield rocking.
It was a feeling which continued long into the second term as Sadio Mane was next to join the party as the Reds refused to take their foot off City’s throat.
Bernardo Silva would peg one back, but it was too little, too late as Liverpool safely secured all three points to move nine ahead of City and eight clear at the top following results elsewhere in the league.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forums.
The key players responsible for Liverpool’s dream start were all duly lauded…
What a hit, son, what a hit.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) November 10, 2019
I cannot believe that from Fabinho. What an absolute screamer. Not only can he defend, he can score absolute worldies.
Best DM in the world.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) November 10, 2019
“Fucking hell, Fabinho channelling Stevie G circa 2005 for that one”
– Arminius on the forums.
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Someone feed me that Andrew Robertson cross for the rest of my life….its beautiful
— John Bradley (@jbradleymedia) November 10, 2019
Trent switch, Robertson early cross, Salah header. fucking perfect. Liverpool to the absolute letter.
— nate (@natefc) November 10, 2019
The ball from Trent to Robertson in the build-up to Salah's goal was as good as Robertson's cross. #LIVMCI
— James Nalton (@JDNalton) November 10, 2019
Stunning goal built by the two best full-backs in Europe. Trent creates it with that crossfield pass, Robertson delivers a stunning cross and Salah is never going to miss. What a sensational football team.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) November 10, 2019
Utter madness. Feels like Liverpool haven’t even started playing football and we’re 2-0 up. Love to see it.
— Joanna Durkan (@JoannaDurkan_) November 10, 2019
And there was plenty of praise to go around as Reds shone across all areas of the pitch…
Sensational first half from Gini Wijnaldum. One of his best performances for LFC
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) November 10, 2019
That's 80 #LFC goals for Mohamed Salah & is closing down on the tallies set by the two other phenomenal strikers of recent times.
Luis Suárez – 82 goals in 133 games.
Fernando Torres – 81 goals in 142 games.
Mohamed Salah – 80 goals in 121 games.— Carl Clemente (@clemente_carl) November 10, 2019
“YOUR CAPTAIN. YOUR FUCKING CAPTAIN.”
– Mascot88 on the forums.
Gini Wijnaldum having an absolute belter of a game. Don't think I've seen him run past this many players before.
— GaGs (@GagsTandon) November 10, 2019
The two best full-backs in world football showcasing their talent here today. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson have caused City so many problems. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) November 10, 2019
Alisson is just as important as Virgil
— Eathen.. (@Eathen_1892) November 10, 2019
“Lovren having a great match – he’s put a string of them together now
Very very focused.”– BostonMick on the forums.
The captain put in some shift there. Obviously not 100% fit but outstanding for the hour or so he played. No coincidence we lost control after he went off. Stunning assist too.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) November 10, 2019
There was no hiding the joy over Pep’s fume and the Reds moving further into the distance…
What a performance.
It’s hard to think of a Liverpool team I’ve felt as connected to as this one. Every single player gave everything and we really are the best team in Europe.
9 points clear. It just feels different this time.
— Laurie (@LFCLaurie) November 10, 2019
Liverpool top of the league, Liverpool, Liverpool top of the league!!! #LFC
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) November 10, 2019
12 games in, 8 points clear at the top of the league.
You love to see it ?
— Jack Gill (@jacklfcgill) November 10, 2019
What a result. What a performance. 8 points clear top of the league. City 4th. #LIVMCI
— Tom Munns (@TomMunns1) November 10, 2019
Massive win, brilliant performance & Pep making a fool of himself on the touchline.
I’m not sure it gets much better……?#LFC #LIVMCI pic.twitter.com/gbhcWqIUfD
— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) November 10, 2019
But it was fortress Anfield and Liverpool’s undeniable growth, passion & quality which took centre stage…
'Liverpool, top of the league'. That chant is getting louder each week. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) November 10, 2019
Liverpool played amazing. Liverpool played three different formations. The midfield and defense were so good, the front three ran so damn much. The substitutions calmed, organized, and mostly brightened the side. I liked it a lot.
— nate (@natefc) November 10, 2019
Pep’s fuming, Sterling’s lost his head and the Reds are magic. What a performance, every man wanted every ball. Special shout for the midfield, Fabinho, Henderson and Gini superb. Passion and desire all over. Nine. Points. Clear. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) November 10, 2019
What a win. A performance that had a bit of everything, heart, determination, skill, passion, unbelievable football played in the background of a bouncing Anfield
— Jonathan Higgins (@Jhiggins3) November 10, 2019
“Reds were great overall, what a performance. Every player did their job. Midfield brilliant (Fabinho though, baller). Special shouts to Hendo, Gini and dare I say it, Lovren”
– Dave Wood on Facebook.
Every player was brilliant, rose to the occasion and delivered exactly what Klopp would have wanted. This a phenomenal City team and yet #LFC were better. 8 points clear in November is an ode in itself to just how good a side Klopp has built.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) November 10, 2019
A truly magnificent football team.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 10, 2019
Incredible how Klopp manages to strengthen his players mentality, it’s one incredible ability. You’d struggle to find anything similar in football nowadays.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) November 10, 2019
Running out of superlatives to describe this team at this point.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) November 10, 2019
A special football team. pic.twitter.com/pj36E1B6CM
— Simon Hughes (@Simon_Hughes__) November 10, 2019
What a great result done excellent performances all@round including the supporters ?a long way to go but I’d rather be 9 points ahead than adrift!!ynwa folks enjoy tonight
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) November 10, 2019
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