Following Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield on Monday night, we round-up the best of the social media reaction from the game.
It was far from a classic, just like at Stoke on the opening weekend, but the Reds got the job done against Eddie Howe’s impressive Bournemouth outfit.
Christian Benteke’s controversial first-half goal, in which Philippe Coutinho interfered with play in an offside position, proved to be the difference between the two sides on the Belgian’s home debut.
Scenes at full time as Liverpool win again. pic.twitter.com/lsVgjXKkAq
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) August 17, 2015
Nathaniel Clyne and Joe Gomez were again terrific at full-back, while James Milner‘s magnificent work-rate was eye-catching from start to finish.
Six points from six is the perfect start for the Reds, and while performances must improve, it has given them a much-needed boost after the disappointment of last season.
Here is how social media reacted to the game:
The performance was unconvincing, the result was important. No question #LFC must improve but they have momentum if nothing else
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) August 17, 2015
Clyne Man of Match
— Chris Bascombe (@_ChrisBascombe) August 17, 2015
Benteke excellent and Gomez still impressing but Liverpool will need to be far better next Monday. And calmer – a lot of 100mph stuff there.
— Jonathan Northcroft (@JNorthcroft) August 17, 2015
Another win, another clean sheet for @LFC! Exciting match, credit to supporters of both teams for great atmosphere pic.twitter.com/0tnBrqflJv
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) August 17, 2015
‘shankly96 on the forum’:
Hopefully Henderson’s injury isn’t serious. The gaps in midfield once he went off were awful and we became useless without him. I like Can but he didn’t impose himself on the game like Hendo did.
Far from convincing, even nervy in parts but two wins out of two. Can't argue with that.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) August 17, 2015
We've got the players to be a lot more fluid & potent going forward. Sturridge & Firmino can give us pace & movement. More to come! #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) August 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/simoncollings82/status/633381413979586560
Once we get the right movement around him, Benteke can become a real focal point. Been impressive today. #LFC.
— Si Steers (@sisteers) August 17, 2015
‘rab’ on the forum:
A step up from the Stoke game. Thought we were decent without being spectacular but there’s very few chances being created which is a concern. More to come for sure but early doors it’s about points on the board.
If anything, whilst Lovren started off dodgy, Skrtel has been a walking mistake so far. Lovren looking the more solid of the two.
— Ritchie (@JohnRitchie84) August 17, 2015
Another 3 points on the board ?
— Daniel Sturridge (@DanielSturridge) August 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/beccaparry10/status/633383446572892160
And all those who compared Benteke to Carroll need to have a word with themselves. #Technical
— Karl (@KarlThyer) August 17, 2015
‘Walter Sobchak’ on the forum:
Clyne or Benteke MOM for me. Milner worked tirelessly and did a good job. Coutinho is just brilliant, but in all honesty, doesn’t have enough quality around him. Lovren did relatively ok.
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https://twitter.com/Ste_Halliwell11/status/633381925252689920
Again,like the stoke game not convincing,and ugly at times!but take the points and run.
— John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) August 17, 2015
Clyne and Gomez are a breath of fresh air. Makes a massive difference having full backs who can defend and keep the ball well. Two bargains.
— Joe Musker (@JoeMusker_) August 17, 2015
https://twitter.com/Kop305/status/633384917922119680
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