A stunning display in front of goal saw Liverpool secure a memorable 5-2 win over Everton, and fans were duly delighted.
Liverpool 5-2 Everton
Premier League, Anfield
December 4, 2019
Goals: Origi 6’, 31’, Shaqiri 17’, Mane 45’, Wijnaldum 90’; Keane 21’, Richarlison 45+3’
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds were on the search for their 14th league win from 15 games when Everton arrived at Anfield, and they secured it in thrilling fashion.
Six goals hit the net in the opening half, with Liverpool returning to their free-flowing best in the final third with Xherdan Shaqiri, Sadio Mane and Divock Origi all finishing off a series of stunning passages of play.
Everton would, however, deny Klopp’s side a clean sheet for the 13th game in succession to see Liverpool only take a two-goal advantage into the break.
And it would take until the end of regular time for another goal to be added to the scoreboard as Gini Wijnaldum put the finishing touches on a memorable evening.
The result ensures the Reds remain top of the table with an eight-point buffer, while Everton drop into the relegation zone.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forums.
The starting XI surprised many, but Mane & Origi switched their late dramatics for early Blue misery…
The established front three rarely play Everton. Origi’s got it covered though.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) December 4, 2019
Can’t believe some people suggested it was a bad move to play Origi in the derby.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) December 4, 2019
Absolutely sublime from Mane, and fair play to Klopp – selection already looks clever, 3 chances in first 6 mins and both Lallana and Origi so heavily involved… #LIVEVE
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) December 4, 2019
Not sure what I loved more there.
Mane's unbelievable pass or Origi scoring an awful lot earlier than last time.
Fewer nerves = happier heart.
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) December 4, 2019
“Counter-attacking master class, what a pass.”
– Cologne-Liverpool on the forums.
After 90+6 last season, Origi going for 6 this time around. Inch perfect pass from Mane and Origi took it brilliantly. Dream start for the PL leaders. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 4, 2019
And as Liverpool returned to their free-flowing best, there was plenty of adulation for the avenues to goal…
Dejan Lovren. My word.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) December 4, 2019
“That pass from Trent pure filth.”
– sportbilly1966 on the forums.
Pass from Sadio Mane is out of this world. Marco Silva's reaction telling, punches out in frustration.
— Dominic King (@DominicKing_DM) December 4, 2019
WHERE DO WE START
WHAT A BALL BY TRENT, THEN THE TOUCH BY MANE AND THEN THE RUN AND FINISH BY SHAQIRI. I LOOOOOOOOVE THIS GAME
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) December 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/1202333256882040837
Liverpool have scored four wonderful goals.
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) December 4, 2019
my word that was a good [attacking] performance. some lovely, lovely through balls from gini, hendo, pretty much everyone else. a few better finishes from Sadio and he could have been the league's top scorer tonight alone!
— Karl Matchett (@karlmatchett) December 4, 2019
But there were mixed views on Liverpool’s record at the back…
What the fuck is wrong with our defence?
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) December 4, 2019
I want clean sheets, but in fairness all that matters is we continue to get 3 points until we can’t be caught. How that happens might be stressful, but after 30 years of trying every which way, I honestly won’t care.
— Rory Greenfield (@RoryGreenfield) December 4, 2019
“Clean sheets are important to teams who can only score one goal.
Not us.”
– gasband on the forums.
15 games played, 43 points from 45 won & 8 points clear at the top, but only 2 clean sheets kept & neither came at Anfield! The Reds, eh? ? #LFC
— Carl Clemente (@clemente_carl) December 4, 2019
Liverpool’s inability to keep clean sheets is a concern – none since the 1-0 win at Sheffield United in late September. But thought they managed the second half really well today – seemed to accept that they need to show more control.
— Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) December 4, 2019
The display, however, ensured further praised was showered on Mane, Shaqiri and Origi…
Sadio Mane. That’s it. That’s the tweet
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) December 4, 2019
You know what, that's why Messi voted for Sadio Mane in the World Player of the Year awards. #LFC #LIVEVE
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) December 4, 2019
Origi's performance today reminded me of when he was starting regularly during our Europa League run before his big injury. His hold up play and movement and fight were brilliant.
— Red (@TaintlessRed) December 4, 2019
“Other things aside…how good was Shaqiri today? Touches, distribution, tracking back. He was just brilliant!”
– Dale Cooper on Facebook.
Sadio Mane. My word. His display. The break. These goals.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) December 4, 2019
Shaqiri has been excellent tonight. Some lovely touches in hold up. Worked hard. All important goal too. Great to see him back
— keith costigan (@KeithCostigan) December 4, 2019
Take a bow, Sadio, Origi and Shaqiri. Absolute masterclass performance up front today! Shades of their destruction of Barcelona in the performance tonight. Just wonderful to watch ?
— Couch Nish (@CouchNish) December 4, 2019
A lot of people worried when the line-up came out tonight but what a performance. Origi was top class. Milner ran the show. Shaqiri excellent in his first game back. So many positives.
— Jack Sear (@JackSear) December 4, 2019
Overall, there was plenty to celebrate as the Reds’ record-breaking unbeaten run continued…
Liverpool have set a new club record for a top flight unbeaten run, and Everton are in the relegation zone.
Not a bad night.
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) December 4, 2019
Enjoyed that immensely. Some spectacular football.
— Brian Irvine (@btirvine) December 4, 2019
This is now the longest unbeaten top-flight run in Liverpool's entire history. 32 matches. Some achievement. Klopp's selection gamble paid off handsomely. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1202348532021235713
#LFC now unbeaten 48 times at Anfield, 32 in the league home and away and #Klopp's 100th league win. Also our 94th Merseyside Derby win. #topoftheleague
— LFCZA ?? (@LFCZA) December 4, 2019
That’s a derby with only one side playing. Front-three tweak and each get among the goals. Superb from an altered Liverpool. Class shown with Henderson and Firmino, magic from the bench. Tonight all about Origi and Shaqiri. Up the unbeaten Reds. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) December 4, 2019
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