Liverpool celebrate with the Premier League trophy after the Premier League match at Anfield, ( Phil Noble/PA Wire/PA Images)

“Champions for a reason”, “3 seasons unbeaten at Anfield” – Fans react as Liverpool beat Chelsea in classic

Liverpool beat Chelsea 5-3 in a crazy game at Anfield in the penultimate game of the season, prior to lifting the Premier League trophy.

Liverpool 5-3 Chelsea

Premier League, Anfield
July 22, 2020

Goals: Keita 23′, Alexander-Arnold 38′, Wijnaldum 43′, Firmino 55′, Oxlade-Chamberlain 84′; Giroud 45+3′, Abraham 61′, Pulisic 73′


Jurgen Klopp‘s men faced a crowning moment in their triumphant league season as they hosted a Chelsea side chasing Champions League football.

The hosts produced an attacking exhibition in the opening 45 minutes, with Naby Keita, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Gini Wijnaldum all producing stunning finishes.

Olivier Giroud did pull a goal back on the stroke of half-time, but it was a night that ultimately belonged to Liverpool.

Roberto Firmino finally ended his Anfield goal drought with a well-taken header, prior to Tammy Abraham finding the net.

Christian Pulisic threatened to complete an unlikely comeback, only for substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to finish off a dazzling counter-attack move.

Here’s how supporters reacted to the victory on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forum.

 

Supporters reflected on a bonkers contest at Anfield…

“Champions for a reason” – Matty Guy on Facebook.

“Never in doubt. It was good to see us snap out of our post-lockdown lethargy and motivate ourselves for the last home game of the season.” – cynicaloldgit on the forums.

 

Certain individuals were hailed for their performance…

https://twitter.com/topimpacat/status/1286038433102733312?s=20

“Trent, Naby and Gini..” – Incognito on the forums.

 

Liverpool’s defending wasn’t impressive, however…

https://twitter.com/TrollFootball/status/1286040840347869184?s=20

https://twitter.com/stehoare/status/1286039936886550528?s=20

“If Virg starts next game he’ll be the only player of ours to have started every league game over the last two seasons. Think he needs a rest based on his last 2/3 games.” – shankly96 on the forums.

https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/1286040300729831425?s=20

 

The imminent title lift was the main discussion point, though…

https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1286047089298898945?s=20

“Great job lads bring on the trophy”

Karen Mcdonald on Facebook.

Let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments section.