How Twitter reacted to Liverpool thumping Manchester City
Jurgen Klopp had already beaten Chelsea as Liverpool’s new manager, but seeing as everyone is doing that these days his overseeing of a 4-1 win against Manchester City will be viewed as his best result at Anfield thus far.
Brazilian duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho were masterful in the crushing win, as Klopp’s gegenpressing style was in full destructive flight at the Etihad stadium.
The game was the first since Raheem Sterling switched the red shirt from Merseyside for the sky blue of Manchester and the England man is likely to have received the odd tweet or two from Liverpool fans in the aftermath of the win.
Here’s the best of social media’s reaction to the victory:
Naturally, Sterling was the early focal point as the game kicked off
The WHOLE stadium looking at Sterling. Nervous on the ball
— Gerrardinho (@WhatAHetSon) November 21, 2015
But soon, Eliaquim Mangala’s own goal took the heat off
I think Mangala may have put his boots on the wrong feet.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 21, 2015
After just over half an hour, Liverpool led 3-0 with Coutinho and Firmino rampant
This is insane stuff. Coutinho, Firmino and – to a lesser extent – Lallana all so sharp in penetrating City’s suspect defence. #LFC
— Jack Lusby (@jacklusby_) November 21, 2015
Sergio Aguero hit back with a sweetly struck curler, but it wasn’t a big enough jolt into life for the Citizens
Aguero, best finisher in the league. #MCFCvLFC
— Angry Bosnian Fan (@AngryBosnianFan) November 21, 2015
And the three points were confirmed to be going Liverpool’s way when, of all people, Martin Skrtel continued his fine scoring record against City
4-1. You know it’s not your day when Martin Skrtel is slamming shots into the top corner from 18 yards.
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) November 21, 2015
I taught Skrtel that every day at Melwood!!
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) November 21, 2015
Predictably at the final whistle, Sterling copped some stick, much like he had all afternoon on Twitter
“Sterling, what’s the score?” sing the Liverpool fans.
— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) November 21, 2015
Raheem Sterling has been so ineffective today. Very much a one-trick-pony it seems. Perfect epitome of this team. #MCFC
— Kevin McCrissican (@iamlightbulb) November 21, 2015
Sterling. What does he do?? He doesn’t take people on anymore, doesn’t cross it & barely shoots. So far he passes for an overlap… #MCFC
— Andy Lowe (@AndySlow) November 21, 2015
Not that Liverpool fans minded, they had bigger dreams brewing
We can’t, can we? #TheTitle
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) November 21, 2015
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