Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday, with Ibrahima Konate impressing on his debut as Sadio Mane hit a century.
Liverpool 3-0 Crystal Palace
Premier League (5), Anfield
September 18, 2021
Goals: Mane 43′, Salah 78′, Keita 89′
The Reds welcomed Palace to Anfield, with only a win satisfactory for the hosts as they looked to go top of the table.
After missing a number of good chances in the first half – Diogo Jota somehow failed to convert from two yards out – Liverpool went in front through Mane’s close-range finish before the break.
Palace enjoyed a strong spell after the restart, but Mohamed Salah fired home his customary goal to ease the nerves inside Anfield.
Substitute Naby Keita then volleyed home a stunning effort, as Liverpool reached the league’s summit.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the victory on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s comments section.
Many applauded a gritty performance and celebrated Liverpool being top of the league…
LIVERPOOL, TOP OF THE LEAGUE, LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL, TOP OF THE LEAGUE…
— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) September 18, 2021
That's a really good win for #LFC because Crystal Palace were much better than the 3-0 scoreline suggests – today was a battle. Also perhaps shows that the strength of Jurgen Klopp's squad is slightly underrated given he made six changes from midweek.
— David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) September 18, 2021
The Reds have got no money but they’ll still win the league. pic.twitter.com/b2peUsoaKZ
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) September 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/GrizzKhan/status/1439258155125456903?s=20
Proper win. Didn’t get out of second gear and didn’t need to, echos of 2019-20. Steady introduction for Konate, he’ll come on leaps and bounds. Mo Salah is inevitable, Naby Keita… well then. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) September 18, 2021
?The Reds were pretty rubbish but we still won three nil?
— Ste Hoare (@stehoare) September 18, 2021
No money, but we could well still win the league. ? pic.twitter.com/OkXeLg6MWV
— Ben Kelly (@bkelly776) September 18, 2021
Another 3 points on the board, up the top of the league Reds ??
— Roopa Vyas (@LFC_RV) September 18, 2021
Konate’s debut was assessed…
Also think for his first game Konate did very well. Still lots more to come from him as he gets used to league and our style of play. To be able to switch between him, Matip & Gomez is insane.
— Wahome (@Homes19LFC) September 18, 2021
Ibrahima Konaté’s game by numbers vs. Crystal Palace:
87% pass accuracy
65 total touches
3 clearances
3/4 ground duels
3/3 tackles
2/3 aerial duels
2 blocksA solid start to life on Merseyside. ? pic.twitter.com/QNEvhI0Nfs
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) September 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/elmazead/status/1439256433502167046?s=20
Konate what a debut!
— arif (@hklder) September 18, 2021
Some rued Thiago’s second-half injury…
Hope Thiago is okay! He's been great this season!
— B-Rad ???? (@ImOneWithTheKop) September 18, 2021
Reckon Thiago won’t be a knock as we aren’t allowed to fully get our way in games. ?????
— Jay (@Jay82_LFC) September 18, 2021
All I can think of now is about Thiago's injury. I hope it was nothing serious and just a precaution. We need him badly this season ??
— Nikhil ?? ? (@ranjan_rants) September 18, 2021
Gutted for Thiago, was playing quality until his injury.
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) September 18, 2021
And Keita’s stunner received deserved praise…
Naby lad.? https://t.co/NQEvDBExyV
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) September 18, 2021
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1439256118560178186?s=20
Naby Laddddd pic.twitter.com/cGkgFXb96a
— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) September 18, 2021
Naby Keita celebration after scoring a screamer is so cold. Are you not entertained? ?? pic.twitter.com/uzTDVoJFjE
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) September 18, 2021
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