Liverpool made it three wins from three in the Premier League after securing a 3-1 win over Arsenal, where Diogo Jota commemorated his Anfield debut with his maiden goal.
Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal
Premier League (3), Anfield
September 28, 2020
Goals: Mane 28’, Robertson 35’, Jota 88’; Lacazette 25’
Jurgen Klopp’s side were out to extend their Anfield unbeaten run in the league to 61 against Arsenal, and it was mission complete for Jurgen Klopp‘s men.
It was the Reds who started on the front foot but they would be punished first, with Andy Robertson’s miscued clearance falling in the direction of Alexandre Lacazette, whose effort narrowly avoided Alisson who had already committed to the save.
Their lead didn’t last long, however, as within the space of seven minutes Liverpool were in front thanks to Sadio Mane and Robertson, with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold key respectively.
The second half saw Alisson come up trumps to retain Liverpool’s buffer, while Mane was seemingly on a one-man crusade at times to secure his second.
A flurry of opportunities would follow to secure an all-important third goal and it would be the Anfield debutant Diogo Jota who claimed it to add three more points to the tally.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the win on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forum.
There was plenty to celebrate as Jota netted on his Anfield debut, highlighting the importance of squad depth…
Exactly what Jota's been signed for, take Mane off but still have a very effective attacker coming on. Just what Liverpool needed.
— Matt Ladson (@mattladson) September 28, 2020
Jota makes that one count! What a dream PL debut for the Portuguese flyer!
A third goal that should clinch all three points to make it three from three for #LFC #LIVARS— Chris Curulli (@ChrisCurulli) September 28, 2020
This is what a squad looks like
— SimonBrundish (@SimonBrundish) September 28, 2020
“That goal by Jota is team camaraderie. Mo knows he fluffed up, but the team rallied around all, and we got the reward shortly after.”
– Worgan on the forums.
Jota an absolute live wire! Could have had a hat-rick. What a start to his #LFC career!
— Si Steers (@sisteers) September 28, 2020
Thought Diogo Jota was a brave sub from Jurgen Klopp given the game was on a knife edge and he is still learning the system but it looked like he'd been here for years. Fully deserving of the goal – a hugely promising start.
— David Lynch (@dmlynchlfc) September 28, 2020
Jota looks at home already, immediately seems to fit our style.
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) September 28, 2020
It was a case of zero to hero in a flash for Robertson…
https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1310664188520468480?s=20
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1310664811747979265?s=20
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Robbo with the mentality of a winner. Was determined to put that mistake right and he has.
— Ian Ryan (@Ian1892T) September 28, 2020
One fullback to the other — Pep Lijnders’ favourite kind of goal by his own admission. Trent and Robbo are fucking unreal
— DS8 ?? (@SzoboszlaiRole) September 28, 2020
And his full-back partner was also praised among others for their eye-catching displays…
Trent's delivery is truly unreal for a seasoned vet.
And then you realise he's still just 21
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) September 28, 2020
Sadio Mané is a joke. About 50% of the things he does are just inexplicable
— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) September 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/FalseFMatt/status/1310677180997918722?s=20
Mane is brilliant isn't he???????
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) September 28, 2020
Plenty of man of the match contenders. Joe Gomez has to be right up there. Outstanding on his return to the side. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) September 28, 2020
Mane was utterly ridiculous tonight. Playing on another level right now. #LFC
— Ritchie (@JohnRitchie84) September 28, 2020
Mohammed Salah is in astonishingly lethal form. Look at the precision and weight of that pass to Jota, absolute perfection.
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) September 28, 2020
Liverpool’s pressing and hunger is absolutely outrageous! #LIVARS #LFC
— Jamie Holme (@JamieHolme) September 28, 2020
There was also a lot of love for Alisson as he had all the answers in the second…
https://twitter.com/_lfcleanne/status/1310676201850241024?s=20
Alisson Becker. My mate.
— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) September 28, 2020
“What a save, the brilliance to anticipate that.”
– Colossal_centre_back on the forums.
Alisson is ON it today.
— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) September 28, 2020
THAT is why Alisson Becker is so important to this team.
— Scott Groom (@ScottCGroom) September 28, 2020
It’s 3 from 3 for Liverpool & the incredible form we’re witnessing is not lost on fans…
The Reds ho marching on. Back to front this is an incredible team. Yes there's a few errors, but they always respond and their heads never go down – epitomised by Robbo's goal. Made up for Jota too
— Jeff Goulding (@ShanklysBoys1) September 28, 2020
6 points on City already. Early days, but it’s a statement of intent.
— Craig Rimmer (@Craig_Rimmer) September 28, 2020
“We fought like champions tonight…and Gomez was superb…and good goal by jota too. Unbeaten. Now to do the same to Arsenal again in the Carabao Cup on Thursday…ynwa.”
– Nik Reece on Facebook.
9 points out of Leeds, Chelsea and Arsenal is absolutely brilliant.
— Green Scouser (@Green_Scouser) September 28, 2020
Haven’t seen a sub get that immediately involved for a long while. Huge evening for Jota, made himself known from the off and kept his head up after being ousted by Salah. Champions performance from Liverpool, steady points. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) September 28, 2020
What a football team. I feel sorry for those that can’t enjoy each and every minute.
— L4 (@L4Kop10) September 28, 2020
Brilliant result. Brilliant performance. So many brilliant individual displays.
This Liverpool team looks like it's really in the mood again this season, sorry everyone ??????#LIVARS #LFC
— Scott Groom (@ScottCGroom) September 28, 2020
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After a weekend of madness in the league, the champions, the standard bearers and the most mature team in the league showed how it’s done.
— John O'Sullivan (@NotoriousJOS) September 28, 2020
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